Understanding Predators

In paragraph 1, the suffix -or in the word predators helps the reader understand that predators means —

• creatures that navigate through the ocean

• creatures that hide from danger

• creatures that hunt other animals for food

• creatures that protect the environment

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

In paragraph 4, the prefix un- in the word uncommon helps the reader understand that uncommon means —

• something regular

• something rare or not often found

• something usual or typical

• something frequently found

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How is the information in paragraph 5 organized?

• A cause-and-effect pattern is used.

• A compare-and-contrast pattern is used.

• A chronological pattern is used.

• A description pattern is used.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

In paragraph 7, the prefix re- in the word redecorate helps the reader understand that redecorate means —

• distribute the decorations

• eliminate the decorations

• remove previous decorations

• reuse of existing decorations

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What happened as a result of the longnose spider crab wearing a seaweed armor? Select TWO correct answers.

• The crab finds more food.

• Predators avoid the crab.

• The crab loses its protection.

• The crab blends into its surroundings.

• Predators hunt the crab.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3