GIla Monster — Passage

Grades
1
2
3
Standards
RI.2.1
RI.3.1
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ABOUT THIS READER
The Gila Monster is a large, venomous lizard found in desert regions. It has thick, bumpy skin that is orange and black, which helps it blend into its surroundings. The Gila Monster moves slowly and spends most of its time in burrows to stay cool. It eats small animals, eggs, and insects. Active mainly in the early morning and late afternoon, the Gila Monster's venomous bite is primarily used to subdue prey. This unique lizard's adaptations make it an intriguing subject of study in desert wildlife.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Illustrated by:
Gila Monster, desert lizard, venomous, orange and black, burrows, small animals

The Gila Monster is a large lizard that lives in the desert. It has a thick, bumpy skin that is orange and black. The Gila Monster is one of the few venomous lizards. It eats small animals, eggs, and insects. The Gila Monster moves slowly and spends most of its time in burrows to stay cool. It comes out in the early morning and late afternoon to hunt for food.

 

What kind of animal is a Gila Monster?

A birdA lizardA fishA rodent

What color is the Gila Monster's skin?

Green and yellowBlue and whiteOrange and blackRed and brown

What does the Gila Monster eat?

PlantsSmall animals, eggs, and insectsGrassFruit

When does the Gila Monster come out to hunt for food?

At nightIn the middle of the dayEarly morning and late afternoonIn the evening

Common core standards covered

RI.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

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