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1 poisonous: containing poison--a substance that by its chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
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Gary Adkison
Hammerhead Shark
Regal Angelfish
Regal angelfish live near safe caves of coral reefs. They are brightly
striped fish. Angelfish usually swim in pairs. They eat sea sponges or
tiny coral reef animals.
Coral Close-Up
Coral reefs are formed by tiny ocean animals called polyps (PAH-lips).
When polyps die, their shells are left behind. More polyps grow on top
of the shells. In time, the reef gets bigger. Corals come in many
shapes, colors, and sizes.
Brain Coral
Fan-Shaped Coral
Lettuce-Shaped Coral
Name: ____________________________
Date: ________________
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Directions: Please read the sentence below and then write the word or
phrase that best answers the questions. The first answer has been provided
for you.
Clown fish hide behind poisonous sea animals because they have trouble
blending in with their bright colors.
What? clown fish
5. (do) What?
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6. Where?
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7. Why?
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1. Where are coral reefs most commonly found? How are coral reefs created?
[Important Detail]
Suggested answer: Coral reefs are found near the surface of some oceans. Coral
reefs are created by tiny ocean animals called polyps (PAH-lips). When polyps die,
their shells are left behind. More polyps grow on top of the shells. In time, the reef
gets bigger. Corals come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. [paragraphs 1 and 9]
2. List at least three types of animals that live in a coral reef. [Important Detail]
Suggested answer: Animals that live in a coral reef include green sea turtles,
clown fish, dugong, moray eels, hammerhead sharks, regal angelfish, and polyps.
[paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9]
3. Why is a coral reef a good place for many ocean animals to live? [Important
Detail]
Suggested answer: A coral reef is a good place for many ocean animals to live
because it is safe and a great place to find food. [paragraph 2]
4. What is this passage mostly about? [Main Idea]
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Suggested answer: This passage is mostly about a coral reef and the animals
that live there.
Directions: Please read the sentence below and then write the word or phrase that best
answers the questions. The first answer has been provided for you.
Clown fish hide behind poisonous sea animals because they have trouble blending in
with their bright colors.
What? clown fish
5. (do) What? hide
6. Where? behind poisonous sea animals
7. Why? because they have trouble blending in with their bright colors
8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best
completes the sentence.
Dugongs eat plants, _______ Moray eels eat other animals.
A but
B because
C so
To the Teacher: ReadWorks recommends that you teach this vocabulary word to the
whole class out loud using the four steps listed below.
Vocabulary Word: surface (sur face): the outside of an object; it is often flat.
Step 1: Introduce the word
a. Teacher writes the word on the board and divides it into syllables: (sur face)
b. Teacher says: This word is surface. What is the word? [All students reply
together out loud: Surface.]
Step 2: Provide a child-friendly definition
a. Teacher says: A surface is the outside of an object; it is often flat.
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b. Teacher says: The passage mentions that coral reefs grow near the surface, or
the outside edge, of the ocean where it meets the air.
c. Teacher says: What is the word? [All students reply together out loud:
Surface.]
Step 3: Practice the word
Teacher provides examples and additional opportunities to repeat the word. Read the
first sentence out loud to your students. Begin reading it again and when you come to
the vocabulary word prompt students to say the vocabulary word out loud. Then, finish
reading the sentence out loud to your students.
Directions: Read the vocabulary word and definition below. Then answer questions 9
and 10.
Vocabulary Word: surface (sur face): the outside of an object; it is often flat.
9. Read the sentences below and underline all forms of the word surface.
a. My toy boat floated on the surface of the water in the tub.
b. Dad used sandpaper to make sure the surface of the shelf was smooth.
c. The surface of the rock was bumpy and rough.
d. A drop of water rolled down the surface of the flower petal.
e. I carefully laid my art project on the surface of my desk.
Step 4: Check for student understanding
To the Teacher: This step can be completed as a whole class activity or as an
independent practice.
10. Which environment has a very wet surface?