Coral Colors and Shapes — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
1
2
Standards
RI.1.1
RI.1.2
RI.1.14
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About This Reader
This passage introduces first-graders to the captivating world of coral colors and shapes. It describes the variety of hues found in coral, from bright pinks to blues, and explains that these colors come from tiny algae living inside the coral. The text also explores the diverse shapes coral can take, such as branches, fans, or brain-like structures. By linking these features to coral's survival strategies, like catching food and protection from waves, the passage helps young learners understand how an organism's physical characteristics relate to its environment. This exploration of coral diversity encourages children to observe and appreciate the unique features of marine life.
Coral comes in many pretty colors and shapes. Some coral is bright pink, while others are orange, yellow, or blue. The shape of coral can look like branches of a tree, a fan, or even a brain! Some coral grows flat like a table. Others look like fingers pointing up. The colors come from tiny algae living inside the coral. These algae also give coral food. The shapes help coral catch food and stay safe from waves and animals that might eat them.
What gives coral its colors?
PaintThe sunTiny algaeFishWhich shape is NOT mentioned for coral?
BranchesFanBrainStarWhy do corals have different shapes?
To look prettyTo catch food and stay safeTo swim fasterTo make wavesWhat do the algae inside coral do?
Make the coral sickGive the coral foodMake the water saltyHelp coral swimCommon Core Standards Covered
RI.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.1.2
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
Grade Levels:
Grade 1Grade 2
Subjects:
elareadingscience
