Basic Information
Target Vocab
Vocab Strategy
Comprehension
Comprehension
100

title of the story

Ecology for Kids

100

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The miners found small amounts of gold in
the stream.

traces

100

A word that means: 

1: gives off light, AND

2. smart or clever

bright

100

 What is the main idea of this article?
A Everyone should study to become an ecologist.
B It is important to protect all of earth’s ecosystems.

B It is important to protect all of earth’s ecosystems.

100

Why does say we should ban some fishing?
A Some fish species are in danger.
B Eating fish is good for your health.

A Some fish species are in danger.

200

genre

informational text

200

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All outdoor burning has been forbidden during the drought.

banned

200

A word that means: 

1. a place to wash hands; AND

2. go down in water

sink

200

TRUE OR FALSE: Ecologists also study the delicate balance of using the environment while protecting it.

TRUE

200

Four of Earth’s seven continents have traces of what used to be vast tropical forests. Traces and vast:
A are synonyms;
B show big contrast

B show contrast

300

author

Federico Arana

300

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The students studied the different kinds of monkeys they saw at the zoo.

species

300

A word that means: 

1. a tree's skin; AND

2. the sound a dog makes

bark

300

Which of these is an example of an ecosystem?
  A air;        B ecologist;
  C forest;    D mammal.

C Forest

300

Why is the ozone layer important?
A It creates new rain forests.
B It protects us from the sun’s radiation.
C It releases oxygen into the atmosphere.

B It protects us from the sun’s radiation.

400

Name one thing you can do to help the environment

e.g. put trash in its place

400

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The organization collected a huge amount of canned goods for the soup kitchen.

vast

400

A word that means: 

1. a disposable drink container made of metal; AND

2. to be able to

can

400

TRUE OR FALSE: Preserving the rainforest is important to some living things, but not all.

FALSE

400

What have we done to protect the ozone layer?
A Banned some fishing
B Banned some chemicals
C Planted new forests

B Banned some chemicals

500

What is the story about?

ecology / ecosystems

500

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Every year we plant a number of different types of vegetables in our garden.

variety

500

A word that means: 

1. stood up; AND

2. a type of flower

rose

500

What is the section “An Ocean of
Resources” MOSTLY about?
A the problem of overfishing
B animals that live in the sea
C how to use and protect the sea

C how to use and protect the sea

500

Which detail supports the idea that the
reader can help protect the environment?
A “Put trash in its place.”
B “Now, these forests are gone.”
C “Trees give us resources and natural beauty.”

What is the Mountain Laurel?