Kangaroo Rat — Passage
Grades
1
2
3
Standards
RI.3.1
RI.4.4
RI.4.9
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
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ABOUT THIS READER
The Kangaroo Rat is a small desert animal renowned for its impressive jumping abilities, thanks to its large back legs. Resembling a tiny kangaroo, this rodent primarily feeds on seeds and plants, obtaining all the water it needs from its food. The Kangaroo Rat constructs burrows to live in, which help protect it from the extreme daytime heat. It is nocturnal, coming out at night to forage for food. The Kangaroo Rat's ability to survive in the harsh desert environment with minimal water makes it a fascinating subject for those interested in animal adaptations.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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The Kangaroo Rat lives in the desert. It is very small. It has big back legs. These legs help it jump high. It looks like a tiny kangaroo. It eats seeds and plants. It gets water from the food it eats. The Kangaroo Rat makes burrows to live in. It stays in the burrow during the day. It comes out at night to find food.
Where does the Kangaroo Rat live?
In the forestIn the desertIn the oceanIn the cityWhat does the Kangaroo Rat eat?
MeatFishSeeds and plantsInsectsWhat helps the Kangaroo Rat jump high?
Its big back legsIts long tailIts big earsIts strong armsWhen does the Kangaroo Rat come out to find food?
In the morningIn the afternoonAt nightDuring the dayCommon core standards covered
RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.4.4
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
RI.4.9
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
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