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Informational Text Structure RI.3.3, RI3.8, RI3.2
RF.3.2f R-Controlled Vowels
L.3.1b Irregular Plural Nouns
W.3.2 Informative Writing
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EFFECT:
The horse mackerel uses the Portuguese man-of-war as its home.

Which sentence would be the CAUSE for the EFFECT listed above?

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Which word is an antonym of predators in paragraph 1?

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According to the selection, how do the impalas warn the baboon if they are in danger?

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In paragraph 2, the word immune means..

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What does a blind shrimp and a rhino have in common?

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The illustrations in the selection helps the reader...

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The author probably wrote this selection to...

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According to the selection, how does the water thick-knees help the crocodile?

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Which word is a synonym of emerges in paragraph 11?

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With which statement would the author most likely agree?

Vocabulary
Directions: For numbers 11-15, choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
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The flock of birds tried to avoid predators.

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Some animals require protection from other animals.

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The animal was immune to the snake's poison.

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Sharks are one species of fish.

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Which word group is a synonym for emerges in the sentence below?
A bear emerges from its den at the end of winter.

Word Study
Directions: For numbers 16-20, choose the word that has the same sound as the r-controlled vowel in the boldfaced word.
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forest

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party

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explore

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far

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The word with the same
r-controlled vowel sound as sharp is...

Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the selection. Then answer each question.

Living Together

1) Plants and animals need air, food, and water to live. But plants and animals also need each other to live.
2) Plants help animals in many ways. Trees provide shelter and homes for animals. Squirrels find protection and shelter in holes in trees. Birds build nests high in trees to keep their eggs safe.

3) Trees also provide shade on hot days to help animals stay cool. Trees are food sources for different animals all over the world. Fruit trees in rain forests feed birds, monkeys, and other animals. The acorns from oak trees provide food for squirrels and chipmunks.

4) Animals help plants, too. Some animals, such as bats and birds, eat fruits and berries from trees and bushes. The seeds of the fruit pass through the bodies of bats and birds and are dropped into new areas. Then, the seeds take root and grow. In this way, animals help spread trees and plants to many new places.

5) Some animals help the soil stay healthy so that plants can grow. Earthworms move through the soil and mix it up so that it is just right for plants.

6) In addition, animals need oxygen to breathe. Animals breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. Plants use this carbon dioxide to make food, and plants then give off oxygen.

7) As you can see, plants and animals are vital to each other. In fact, most plants and animals would probably not survive if the other did not exist.
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How do bats and birds help new fruit trees grow?

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How do trees help birds?

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Which detail best supports the idea that animals cannot survive without plants?

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What evidence does the author give to support the idea that plants and animals would probably not survive if the other did not exist? Write your response using complete sentences and correct capitalization and punctuation.

Writing - Informational
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Animals and plants are important to each other's survival. Write about the relationship between an animal and plant in your community. Use relevant details to tell how one helps the other survive. Remember the characteristics of informational articles as you write.