Reading Comprehension Insights: September 16 Nonfiction

The video tutorial introduces a book about mice, aimed at first graders, and explains its relevance to other stories featuring mice characters. It covers real-life aspects of mice, including their habitats, behaviors, and how they forage for food. The tutorial also discusses the dangers mice face from predators and their defense mechanisms. It concludes with a glossary of terms used in the lesson, highlighting the importance of bolded words and real-life pictures in non-fiction texts.

What AR level is the book about mice?

• 2.5

• 1.2

• 2.0

• 1.6

Which animal is not mentioned as a character in Kevin Henkes' books?

• Chrysanthemum

• Lily

• Mice

• Cats

What unique physical feature do mice have?

• Long hairless tails

• Horns

• Winged ears

• Striped fur

What feature of non-fiction books was highlighted in the video?

• Imaginary stories

• Bold words and real-life pictures

• Comic strips

• Fictional characters

What do mice primarily forage for?

• Nuts

• Grass

• Fruits, seeds, and insects

• Cheese

What do mice use their front feet for while eating?

• To hold their food

• To signal other mice

• To clean their face

• To dig burrows

Why do mice gnaw on their food?

• To make it softer

• To wear down their long teeth

• To share with other mice

• To find water

Which of the following is not a predator of mice mentioned in the video?

• Cats

• Snakes

• Foxes

• Raptors

How can mice escape from predators?

• By flying

• By playing dead

• By running forward or backward

• By hiding in water

What is the purpose of the glossary in non-fiction texts?

• To list the characters

• To define important words

• To provide entertainment

• To summarize the story