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WorksheetsInvasion of the Jellyfish
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 33mins
In Invasion of the Jellyfish, reread the first section of the article. Why does the author wait until the last line of the section to reveal that the "scary beast" are jellyfish?
Most people do not think of jellyfish as "scary beast". By painting a picture of frightening, violent monsters before revealing that the monsters are jellyfish, the author creates a sense of surprise that hooks the reader's interest.
The author wants to share facts about the jelly fish.
The author wanted to entertain people with a fun beginning to a boring topic.
Most people are scared of jellyfish. By creating a picture of a frightening monster the author reminds people why jellyfish are monsters.
In Invasion of the Jellyfish, what section of the text can the reader find the most support for the idea that "jellyfish rule the ocean".
Taking Over
150 Million Stings
Jellies, Jellies Everywhere
Introduction
Which lines from the text Invasion of the Jellyfish support the idea that jellyfish are tough creatures that do well under bad environmental conditions.
"Many species don't even swim - they just drift"
“Jellies can even live in polluted waters where other fish can’t.”
"Jellyfish are hard to kill- an quick to multiply."
"They also feed on the eggs of other fish"
What does venom mean in the phrase "its venom can stop a human heart in three minutes"?
fat
poison
protein
size
One reason jellyfish are taking over the ocean is that they kill off their competition. Which line from the article best supports this idea?
"They feed on the eggs of other fish"
"Many species don't even swim - they just drift"
"Jelly can even live in polluted waters where other fish can't"
In fact, some jellies have more babies in warm water."
Which text or graphic feature in the article support the idea that jellyfish are causing major damage to power plants?
Photograph 1: Jelly Giants
Photograph 2: Troublemakers (Right)
Photograph 3: Troublemakers (Below)
Headings
What is the main idea of "Jellyfish for Dinner?"
Jellyfish is already being served in restaurants.
Jellyfish are nutritious and healthy to eat.
Jellyfish are harmful and people should not eat them.
People can help solve the jellyfish problem by eating jellyfish.
A main idea in both articles is that .....
jellyfish are nutritious source of protein
the growing jellyfish population is a serious problem
jellyfish sting millions of people each year
global warming does not harem jellyfish
