Fortune Teller Fish - IVF Summary Worksheet

What is the main idea of the passage 'The Fortune Teller Fish'?

• The fortune teller fish is a magical creature.

• The fortune teller fish is a toy that seems magical, but its movements are actually explained by science.

• The fortune teller fish is a type of real fish.

• The fortune teller fish uses magnets to move.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Fill in the blank: The movements of the fortune teller fish are caused by ______ and ______ from the skin.

• heat; moisture

• light; sound

• pressure; gravity

• electricity; magnetism

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What does the word 'cellophane' mean as used in the passage?

• A) A type of plastic material

• B) A kind of fish

• C) A scientific process

• D) A fortune-telling device

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

According to the passage, what happens when the fortune teller fish is placed on your hand?

• The fish curls, flips, or wiggles when placed on hand.

• The fish turns completely blue.

• The fish jumps off your hand and disappears.

• The fish starts to sing a song.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

What personal connection did the author make with the fortune teller fish?

• The author found it interesting that the toy uses science to move and it reminded them of toys that use magnets to stick.

• The author remembered seeing a similar toy in a movie.

• The author thought the fish looked like a real animal from their childhood.

• The author was reminded of a story their friend once told them.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

What material is the fortune teller fish made of?

• Thin red cellophane

• Plastic

• Paper

• Rubber

How does the fortune teller fish move when placed on a hand?

• By curling, flipping, or wiggling

• By glowing in the dark

• By making a sound

• By changing color

Why do the movements of the fortune teller fish happen?

• Because the fish absorbs heat and sweat from the skin

• Because the fish is attracted to light

• Because the fish is magnetic

• Because the fish reacts to sound waves

What does the chart that comes with the fortune teller fish say?

• It says what each movement means

• It tells you how to fold the fish

• It gives the history of the fish

• It lists different types of fish

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

How do teachers use the fortune teller fish in science lessons?

• To explain absorption and reactions

• To teach about animal habitats

• To demonstrate magnetism

• To show plant growth