Unit 1 Test Review "One Body, Many Adaptations"

What is the meaning of the word "blubber" as it is used in paragraph 4?

• fur

• a layer of fat

• a body covering

• special features

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What key detail does the author include to support the idea that a penguin's feathers are useful for keeping them warm?

• The author explains that, like the duck, the penguin has oil on its feathers to keep its skin dry and warm.

• The author explains that these animals spend more time swimming in icy ocean waters.

• The author explains its coloring keeps it safe.

• The author explains its feathers provide camouflage.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Based on this passage, how are the adaptations of penguins and camels different? Write a series of sentences to explain. Use at least two examples.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Select TWO details from the text that support the main idea.

• "First, the penguin's body covering helps it survive in cold places."

• "Penguins mostly live in cold places."

• "Dry deserts are home to the camel."

• "Both types have many structural adaptations for surviving in deserts."

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which phrase best describes the connection between the sentences in paragraph 6?

• compare and contrast

• question and answer

• first and last

• opinion reason

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What sentence from paragraph 4 supports the inference that penguins are birds?

• "This layer keeps the penguin warm."

• "First, the penguin's body coverings help it survive in cold places."

• "Like the duck, the penguin has oil on its feathers to keep its skin dry and warm."

• "All birds have feathers."

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence from the passage best states the main idea?

• "Penguins live in mostly cold places."

• "Animals rely on these features to survive."

• "Why do camels need humps?"

• "Camels use camouflage to keep safe, too."

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2