C/C F & NF: Danger at the Lake/Cottonmouths:Deadly Danger

What unusual feature gives the cottonmouth its name?

• The fangs of the snake are snowy white.

• The outer edge of the snake's mouth is extremely white.

• The mouth of the snake is always extremely dry.

• The inside portion of the snake's mouth is white like cotton.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What do the two texts have in common?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Why do Kessler and Katie stop fishing and return to the lake house?

• They decide they are hungry and want to eat some pizza.

• They are afraid of being bitten by the snake.

• They forgot to bring bait for their hooks.

• They remember they don't really like to eat fish.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Where would you most likely find a cottonmouth?

• in the woods

• on the branches of trees

• near water

• under rocks

Which of the following sentences from the text best supports the idea that snakes live near their hunting ground?

• There are many different types of snakes, but for those who live in the Southeastern region of the United States, the cottonmouth is one of the most widely known.

• For humans, this habit of the poisonous snake helps make it more recognizable from other snakes that might also live near water.

• Cottonmouths live in areas such as rivers, lakes, or swamps.

• They reside near water because their prey lives in the same areas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Why are Kessler and Katie anxious to get to the lake?

• They are hungry and need to fish for food.

• They have not been able to get outside because of bad weather.

• They are anxious to go swimming.

• They will have to clean the house if they do not go outside.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

Explain how the cottonmouth's habit of having its mouth open while it swims is beneficial for humans.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

Based on what you've read, how will Kessler most likely react the next time he goes fishing and feels something in the water tugging at the line?

• He will give the pole to his sister.

• He will check the line carefully.

• He will stop fishing.

• He will throw the pole in the water.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which two sentences show why Kessler and Katie's family are at the lake house.

• A vacation at the lake wasn't much fun if no one in the family could get in the water.

• Kessler and Katie both enjoyed the last few days playing games inside and watching movies with their parents.

• Kessler and Katie walked quickly down the worn path to toward the lake.

• With their sixth grade year starting in one week, they'd all hoped their last days of summer vacation would be spent outside doing things like fishing and swimming.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Draw a Venn diagram comparing a cottonmouth to another animal that is a predator. List two ways the animals are similar.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3