3rd Grade Reading
Why are kinkajous nicknamed “honey bears”?
They love to steal honey from beehives
Spell the opposite of day
night
Night
Where do kinkajous live?
In the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
"There was a loud ________ that echoed across the playground'
Screech
What does the scientific name Potos flavus mean?
Golden Drinker
Spell the word that exlains why
because
What type of text is full of facts?
nonfiction
What does the word "nocturnal" mean?
Active at night
Why might kinkajous be hard to have as pets?
Nocturnal, constantly climbing, screech loudly
Spell the word that fits in this sentence
"Kinkajous are also _________, this means they sleep during the day and are awake at night"
nocturnal
What part of a kinkajou's body helps it balance?
What does "mild-mannered" mean when describing kinkajous?
calm and sweet
How do kinkajous use their tails when hanging from branches?
They hang by the tips of their tails and climb back up when they want to return to the branch.
Spell the word that fits in this sentence
"Kinkajous must have _________ to climb trees safely"
Balance
What a story is about is called?
main idea
Define the word 'balance'
The ability to stay steady and not fall, especially when moving or in difficult positions.
Bonus question from Miss Sims
(double your points) and add 500
Whatd does it mean to have reading comprehension?
Show understanding of something
- answer questions about it accuratley
- retell it in your own words
Spell the word _______________
Kinkajous
What is the main idea of this text?
Kinkajous have some unique features, behaviors, they are sometimes kept as pets despite their challenges.
Define the word 'mammal'
A warm-blooded animal with fur or hair that usually gives birth to live young and feeds them with milk.