4th Reading Comprehension Check 12/06

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What is a life cycle?

Back

A life cycle is the series of stages that an organism goes through from the beginning of its life until it reproduces.

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What animal goes through a life cycle that includes an egg, tadpole, and frog?

Back

Frog.

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What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What does it mean to make a nest?

Back

To make a nest means to build a safe place for laying eggs and raising young.

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Who are the main characters in a story?

Back

The main characters are the people or animals that the story is about.

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What is the purpose of a bird's nest?

Back

The purpose of a bird's nest is to provide a safe place for the bird to lay eggs and raise its chicks.

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What does it mean to observe something?

Back

To observe means to watch something carefully in order to learn more about it.

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What is a pond?

Back

A pond is a small body of still water, often found in nature.

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What is the role of a tadpole in the life cycle of a frog?

Back

A tadpole is the larval stage of a frog, which eventually develops into an adult frog.

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What is an example of a setting in a story?

Back

An example of a setting is a yard, where children might play.