Mary was tired because__________
She spend the day at the park.
1. The koala is a __________________________ . a) kangaroo b) marsupial c) aboriginal
Use evidence from the text.
b. marsupial
Animals that spend the first months of their lives in their mother’s pouch (like kangaroos) are called marsupials.
The Venus Flytrap takes up nutrients through the soil.
True or False- evidence
False-
The Venus Flytrap gets its energy from the sun, but because it often lives in poor, sandy soil, it has evolved to get its nutrients from the insects that it traps.
. How do you think Jake feels the first time he has the fish on the line?
a) happy
b) nervous
c) confident
b - nervous (paragraph 1)
How many paintings did Vincent sell in his lifetime?
use text evidence
One
But Vincent only sold one painting while he was alive.
______________________ because she was afraid of the dark.
Mary didn't want her father to go
A baby koala lives in its mother’s pouch for:
a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 7 months
Use text evidence
c. 7 months
There it stays, getting bigger and more developed, for about seven months. Animals that spend the first months of their lives in their mother’s pouch
Bright color on the inside of the Venus Flytrap’s hinged leaves attracts insects.
Evidence
The inside of these leave are bright red, like the inside of a mouth. The bright color attracts insects.
How do you think Jake feels the first time the fish gets away?
a) angry
b) relieved
c) embarrassed
- embarrassed
paragraph 2
Why did Vincent move to the south of France?
evidence
When he grew up, he moved to the south of France, where the sun shines more brightly and colors are more vivid.
Mary’s father thought she should get some sleep because________________________
He thought she was tired
Koalas get water from ___________________.
a) streams b) leaves c) rain
Use text evidence
B. leaves
Koalas rarely drink water. The word koala may come from an aboriginal word meaning “no drink”. Instead of drinking water, grown koalas eat eucalyptus leaves. They get their water from the moisture in the leaves. A diet of eucalyptus leaves make koalas smell like cough drops
The Venus Flytrap can grow up to two feet tall.
True or False
Evidence
False
The Venus Flytrap can grow up to a foot tall.
How do you think Jake feels when he cuts the fish loose? a) nervous but determined b) proud but determined c) nervous and unsure
a- nervous but determined
paragraph 5
Vincent applied paint in thick strokes, so his paintings have:
evidence
texture
He used a lot of paint, and applied it in very thick strokes so that his paintings actually have texture.
Mary’s father read her a story because_________
It was normal- he always read her a story.
. Koalas are found only in ___________________. a) jungles b) Australia c) trees
Text evidence
b- Australia
Koalas are found only in Australia.
How is a Venus Flytrap like a plant?
Use passages from the text to support your answer
It gets its energy from the sun; it has roots and leaves
How do you think Jake feels about the Captain’s comments?
a) flattered
b) pressured
c) indifferent
b- pressured
paragraph 3
Name one of Vincent’s most famous paintings
evidence
Starry Night and Sunflowers
Two of his most famous paintings are called Starry Night, and Sunflowers.
. Mary agreed to close her eyes and think happy thoughts because she wanted to _______________
fall asleep and have good dreams
Koalas from ___________ are bigger.
a) southern Australia b) northern Australia
Text evidence
Southern Australia
Koalas in southern Australia are bigger (20 – 30 pounds) than koalas in northern Australia (13 – 16 pounds).
How is a Venus Flytrap like an animal?
Use passages from the text to support your answer
It eats insects
How do you think Jake’s father feels about Jake cutting the fish loose?
a) angry at losing the fish
b) amused at Jake’s feelings
c) proud that his son had the courage to speak up
c- proud
paragraph 6
Where was Vincent born?
evidence
Holland
Vincent was born in Holland, where the weather is usually dark and rainy