glass frogs
On page 32 at the top, read the first sentence in this paragraph. According to the text, what is amazing about the glass frog’s body?
blends in with it's surroundings
What is the heading of pages 32 and 33?
The Glass Frog
What helps the glass frog blend in with its surroundings?
see-through body
What part of the world do glass frogs live?
Central and South America
According to the text, where do most glass frogs lay their eggs?
leaves that overhang running water
Look carefully at the photograph on this page. What is the connection between the frog in the photograph and the way the word glass is written?
They’re see-through
According to the text, what does the glass frog use to hang on to leaves?
toes
According to the text, what is the rainforest canopy like?
moist
How do glass frogs skin stay moist?
they live in the rainforest canopy which is high in the clouds.
What does the word transparent mean?
see-through
What is the past tense of hatch? (you need to spell it)
hatched
According to the text, what part of the rainforest do most glass frogs live?
canopy
Why is it important for frogs to keep their skin moist?
they breathe through their skin if it is damp
What is unique about glass frog tadpoles?
They have powerful tails
Why did the author write the word glass differently in the heading?
to show that glass is something you can see through
What is the past tense of have? (you need to spell it)
had
Describe where the leaves glass frogs lay their eggs on are in relation to the water.
They hang them over the water.
What is the past tense of lay? (you need to spell it)
laid
What is unique about where the glass frog lives?
It lives in the rain forest canopy, in the tops of the trees; this is unique because frogs need to live partly in water; the trees they live in are covered by clouds because they are so tall, and the clouds keep the frogs’ skin moist, which keeps them from drying out.
What is the prefix in the word "overhang"? What does the prefix mean?
over means above
Why do glass frogs lay their eggs overhanging running water?
So when the eggs hatch the tadpoles go into the water.
Give three reasons why the glass frog is well-adapted to survive in the rainforest.
1. they are transparent
2. the male protects the eggs on the leaves overhanging running water.
3. tadpoles have powerful tails
4. they live in the canopy to keep their skin moist.
What is the past tense of "is"? (you need to spell it)
was