Vocabulary
What does transport mean?
Carry from one place to another; transfer, move.
What are illustrations used for within the text?
Helps the reader to have a better understanding of the text.
On page 418, the author compares ants trails to human construction crews. Why?
The author uses this symbolism to show ants' work is impressive just as work crews are.
Summarize what the reader might find in the heading, "Inside an Ant Hill." Tell what page number this heading can be found on.
"Inside an Ant Hill" describes the structures of an ant's home. Page 414
What does reinforce mean?
To make stronger.
What genre is this text?
A) Nonfiction
B) Informational text
C) Narrative nonfiction
B) Informational text
Under which heading would you read about ants and the risks they face?
A) "A Dangerous World"
B) "A Life of Work"
C) "Grass Root Highways"
A) "A Dangerous World"
Summarize what a reader might find in the heading, "The Giant Anteater." Tell what page number this heading is on.
In "The Giant Anteater" describes how an anteater uses its body to hunt and eat ants. Page 421
Hard to find.
On page 412, what does type of feature is shown and why did the author include this?
A timeline; the author included this to show how long ants have been around.
Which of the following describes how ants help plants grow?
A) The mandibles cuts part of a leaf from a tree.
B) Ants carry leaves over their heads.
C) Ants break down leaves to grow fungus.
C) Ants break down leaves to grow fungus.
Summarize what the reader might find on in the heading labeled, "Masters of the Earth." Tell the page number you found this heading on.
In "Masters of the Earth," the author describes how powerful ants are. It explains how long ants have been on Earth for and the amount of this insect population. Page 412
What does excess mean? Define and use it in a sentence.
Extra
What is the importance of a heading?
It tells about a specific topic; what the reader will be reading about.
On page 421, why is there a picture of an anteater?
A) To show the size difference between the anteater and ants.
B) To show how the anteater uses its body parts to hunt and eat ants.
C) To show that it is not a smart animal.
B) To show how the anteater uses its body parts to hunt and eat ants.
Summarize what the reader might find in the heading labeled, "Grass Root Highways." Tell what page number this section can be found on.
In "Grass Root Highways," the reader will find information about the connection of their anthills/trails. Page 418