MC Bug Bites
What is the author’s main purpose in Bug Bites?
A. To entertain readers with funny stories about insects
B. To explain why insects are dangerous to humans
C. To inform readers that eating insects is common and nutritious in many cultures
D. To persuade readers to stop eating meat
C. To inform readers that eating insects is common and nutritious in many cultures
What idea is introduced by the story of Marshmallow the parrot?
A. Animals can learn to talk like humans
B. Pets are better spies than wild animals
C. Animals can observe and gather information by listening
D. Parrots are commonly used by police
C. Animals can observe and gather information by listening
Explain how the author uses examples from different countries to support the main idea of Bug Bites. Use at least one detail from the text.
The author describes how people in Mexico eat ant tacos and how grasshoppers are sold in markets in Africa to show that eating insects is normal in many cultures. These examples support the idea that bugs are a common and acceptable food source.
In Bug Bites the word ancient means...
people from back in the day
The author shows how two or more things are similar or different
Compare/Contrast
Which detail best supports the idea that insects are a good source of nutrition?
A. Many people think eating bugs is disgusting.
B. Grasshoppers contain protein, calcium, and iron.
C. Restaurants in Mexico sell ant tacos.
D. Bugs have been eaten for thousands of years.
B. Grasshoppers contain protein, calcium, and iron.
What does the word eavesdropping most nearly mean as used in the text?
A. Attacking prey
B. Listening in on signals meant for others
C. Making loud warning sounds
D. Traveling in groups
B. Listening in on signals meant for others
Choose one animal example from Animal Snoops. Explain how spying or eavesdropping helps that animal survive. Use evidence from the text.
One example is the white stork, which listens to the calls of moor frogs to locate its prey. By following these sounds, the stork can hunt successfully and survive.
In Animal Snoops to eavesdrop means to...
listen in to other's conversations
How are Bug Bites and Animal Snoops similar in the way they present information?
A. Both texts focus only on one animal
B. Both texts use facts and examples to explain surprising ideas about animals
C. Both texts are written as fictional stories
D. Both texts argue that animals are dangerous to humans
B. Both texts use facts and examples to explain surprising ideas about animals
The section titled “A Matter of Taste” mainly explains—
A. how insects are cooked in different countries
B. why people’s food choices depend on culture and experience
C. which insects taste the best
D. why insects are better than seafood
B. why people’s food choices depend on culture and experience
Which example best shows how spying helps animals survive?
A. Fireflies flashing lights to attract mates
B. Storks following frog calls to find food
C. Bees visiting flowers for nectar
D. Birds feeding together in groups
B. Storks following frog calls to find food
What is the author's purpose for writing Animal Snoops? Explain.
To inform, *Explanation may vary
In Animal Snoops the word secret agents in paragraph 11 is used to...
A) talk about professional spies in the world
B) to compare the sneaky skills of these animals to secret agents
C) to make a personal connection
D) to impress the reader with their knowledge of spies
B) to compare the sneaky skills of these animals to secret agents
Describes a topic, idea, person, or thing by giving specific information about it
Describe/Definition
Which sentence best shows the author’s claim that insects could be food in the future?
A. “One out of every three animals is a bug.”
B. “Restaurants in Mexico sell ant tacos.”
C. “Bugs are even considered a perfect food for long space journeys.”
D. “Grasshoppers are said to taste like green peppers.”
C. “Bugs are even considered a perfect food for long space journeys.”
Why does the author include the example of the dik-dik and the go-away bird?
A. To show how animals form friendships
B. To explain how animals communicate for fun
C. To demonstrate how eavesdropping can be used by animals prevent predators from attacking
D. To describe the habitat of African animals
C. To demonstrate how eavesdropping can be used by animals prevent predators from attacking
Explain how eavesdropping helps animals survive in the wild. Use one animal example from the text.
*Answers Vary
In Animal Snoops the word ambush means...
to sneak up on someone and surprise them
Explains events or steps in order to tell how something is done or how something happens
Sequential
How does the author organize information throughout Bug Bites?
A. By comparing insects to plants
B. By presenting problems and solutions
C. By explaining ideas with facts, examples, and comparisons
D. By telling a fictional story
C. By explaining ideas with facts, examples, and comparisons
How does the author develop the central idea in Animal Snoops?
A. By listing animal names without explanation
B. By explaining one animal in detail only
C. By giving multiple examples of animals that spy or eavesdrop to survive
D. By comparing animals to humans in every paragraph
C. By giving multiple examples of animals that spy or eavesdrop to survive
Which text did you find more interesting, Bug Bites or Animal Snoops? Explain why using one specific detail from the text.
*Answers Vary
In Animal Snoops the word intercept means...
to get in the way or come between something
Which of the text sequences means to explain a timeline of events in a certain order?
Chronological