Feathers: Not Just for Flying

What is the main idea of the text?

• Feathers have many different jobs to do for birds.
• Feathers can warm and shade birds.
• Birds and feathers go together.
• Feathers are unique to birds.

Which of the following is an example of using background knowledge to understand a text?

• Connecting what is read to personal experiences.
• Rereading a section and thinking about the details that support the main idea.
• Looking for context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• All of the above.

What is the purpose of feathers for different bird species?

• To protect birds from the sun.
• To help birds camouflage.
• To keep birds warm in cold weather.
• All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of a bird using its feathers to protect itself?

• A red-tailed hawk soaring through the sky.
• A male sandgrouse soaking its belly feathers in water.
• A female wood duck lining its nest with feathers.
• A blue jay fluffing up its feathers to stay warm.

Which of the following is a similarity between feathers and a bullfighter's cape?

• Both can protect against the sun.
• Both can be used to keep warm.
• Both can be used to clean up messes.
• Both can be used to distract attackers.

Which of the following is NOT a function of feathers for birds?

• Helping birds to camouflage.
• Protecting the bird's skin from the sun.
• Keeping birds warm in cold weather.
• Serving as a cushion for eggs in a nest.

Which of the following is a way to clarify something in a text?

• Rereading a section and thinking about the details that support the main idea.
• Using background knowledge to make connections.
• Looking for context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of a bird using its feathers to cool off?

• A male sandgrouse soaking its belly feathers in water.
• A blue jay fluffing up its feathers to stay warm.
• A female wood duck lining its nest with feathers.
• An American bittern using its feathers to clean itself.

What is the relationship between birds and feathers?

• Birds use feathers for different purposes.
• Birds have feathers.
• Feathers are unique to birds.
• All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of using context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• Underlining a word that tells the topic of the text.
• Highlighting a detail that supports the main idea.
• Highlighting a detail that is not understood and looking for text features to help understand it.
• Underlining a word that refers to the appearance of a bird's feathers.