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VOCABULARY
100
What is the genre of the passage?
a play
100
Leatherbacks are DIFFERENT from other turtles because they
have soft shells.
100
to look around
scan
200
The rangers want to find sea turtle nests MAINLY to
protect the turtle eggs
200
What does endangered mean?
That there is not many of those animals left alive.
200
To take care of something or someone.
nurture
300
What happens RIGHT AFTER Emerald makes her nest in the sea grass?
The rangers use flags to mark Emerald’s tracks.
300
Give one reason why sea turtles are endangered.
1. They get caught in fishing nets and drown. or 2. The places where they lay their eggs are being destroyed.
300
Helpless or powerless.
Vulnerable
400
Why is Padre Island important to the sea turtles?
It is where the sea turtles nest to lay their eggs.
400
Why do green sea turtles have green body fat?
Because they eat green algae.
400
Filled with energy and excitement.
exuberant
500
Which sentence is an OPINION from the selection?
- There are seven species of sea turtles.
- It is named after an American scientist, Richard Kemp.
- She will then cover the hole and return to the sea.
- You have a great attitude, team!
You have a great attitude, team!
500
What is the main idea of “Emerald’s Eggs”?
Sea turtles need to be protected.
500
Easily bent or flexible.
pliable