Textual Evidence 1
An octopus has a flexible body
page 62
line 6 or 8
What is the main idea of pages 60-61?
A sea turtle tries to eat the octopus.
How many types of octopus are there?
300
invisible
What animal was the second to try to eat the octopus?
an eel
An octopus has a special way of escaping when it's threatened
p.64
line 12 and 14
What is the main idea of page 64?
An octopus can shoot out dark ink to escape from an attacker.
30 feet.
when something is hiding while it waits to catch another creature
lurking
Who tries to eat the octopus when its hunting for shellfish?
a shark
page 66
line 19
What is the main idea of page 68?
An octopus can lose an arm to escape and it will grow back.
What word comes from words that mean "eight" and "foot"
Octopus
a tube or hose that is used to pull liquid in or out
siphon
What does the octopus eat for supper?
clams
It's okay for an octopus to lose an arm.
page 68
line 24
What is the main idea of page 70?
An octopus can camouflage itself to hide from an attacker.
How many bones does an octopus have?
zero
when something can bend or change shape without breaking
flexible
What does the octopus use to protect itself from the bird?
camouflage
An octopus can blend in with its surroundings.
page 70
line 30
What is the main idea of page 71?
The octopus will now eat clams for supper.
Do octopuses like to spend time with other octopuses?
No, they like being alone.
a type of story that gives factual information by telling a true story.
narrative nonfiction
What does the grouper take from the octopus?