Comparing Tortoises and Turtles Through Informational Text

Which of the following sea turtles is NOT mentioned as being found in Costa Rica?

• Leatherback

• Olive Ridley

• Hawksville

• Green Sea Turtle

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the general term used to describe the 365 different species?

• Reptile

• Mammal

• Turtle

• Amphibian

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When comparing, what are we looking for?

• Sizes

• Colors

• Similarities

• Differences

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is a similarity between tortoises and turtles?

• Both are great swimmers

• Both have green shells

• Both are reptiles

• Both have bumpy shells

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is one difference between a tortoise and a turtle based on their shells?

• Turtles have heavy dome-shaped shells

• Tortoises have heavy dome-shaped shells

• Tortoises have smooth shells

• Turtles have bumpy shells

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Where do tortoises spend their entire lives?

• On land

• In the air

• In water

• In trees

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a key difference in the diet of tortoises and turtles?

• Both eat only vegetables

• Tortoises eat fruits, turtles eat meat

• Turtles eat fruits, tortoises do not

• Tortoises eat meat, turtles do not

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is true about turtles?

• They eat only fruits

• They do not swim

• They have heavy dome-shaped shells

• They are great swimmers

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do both tortoises and turtles eat?

• Only fish

• Vegetables

• Only meat

• Only fruits

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main purpose of comparing and contrasting in the video?

• To identify similarities and differences between tortoises and turtles

• To learn about the habitats of sea turtles

• To find the differences between reptiles and mammals

• To understand the diet of reptiles

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3