Q4W4.1 Comparing Texts - Nonfiction

What is the main topic of the passage?

How are Harbor Seals and Gray Seals different in terms of behavior?

• Harbor Seals are more solitary while Gray Seals are more social.

• Harbor Seals are more aggressive than Gray Seals.

• Gray Seals are more solitary while Harbor Seals are more social.

• Both have the same behavior.

Fill in the blank: Harbor Seals have a small triangular nose, while Gray Seals have a large, wide nose. This is an example of how they are ________.

According to the passage, what do Harbor Seals mostly feed on?

Describe an event from the passage that shows Harbor Seals' protective nature.

• Harbor Seals chase away predators to protect their young.

• Harbor Seals swim in groups to stay warm.

• Harbor Seals hunt for food together.

• Harbor Seals migrate to warmer waters during winter.

Read each detail, and select the best answer that relates to the stories.

warm blooded mammals

• Harbor Seals only

• Gray Seals only

• Both types of seal

• Neither type of seal

Read each detail, and select the best answer that relates to the stories.

…move around easily on land

• Harbor Seals only

• Gray Seals only

• Both types of seal

• Neither type of seal

Read each detail, and select the best answer that relates to the stories.

…can sleep under water

• Harbor Seals only

• Gray Seals only

• Both types of seal

• Neither type of seal

…can be found on the Atlantic coasts of northern Europe.

• Harbor Seals only

• Gray Seals only

• Both types of seal

• Neither type of seal

Read each detail, and select the best answer that relates to the stories.

…can be found on the west coast of North America

• Harbor Seals only

• Gray Seals only

• Both types of seal

• Neither type of seal