Desert Scorpion Facts
Interactive passage with audio narration, comprehension questions, and printable PDF.
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- Format
- Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
- Grades
- 123
- Subjects
- elareadingscience
- Standards
- RI.2.1RI.3.2
- Languages
- English, Spanish
What's included
Reading passage
Reading comprehension
Audio narration
With word word highlighting
Comprehension quiz
Auto-graded
Writing activity
Open-ended response
Glossary & flashcards
Vocabulary practice
Differentiated version
Adapted for varied levels
Spanish translation
Bilingual support
About this reader
The Desert Scorpion is a resilient arachnid that inhabits the desert. It has a hard exoskeleton for protection and uses its pincers to grab prey. The scorpion has a venomous stinger at the end of its tail, primarily used to subdue its food. Desert scorpions are nocturnal hunters, coming out at night to feed on insects and small animals. During the day, they stay hidden under rocks or in burrows to avoid the heat. The Desert Scorpion's ability to thrive in harsh conditions makes it a fascinating desert creature.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
Preview
Sample passage and quiz content
Curriculum
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.3.2
Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
Who it's for
Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
Topics
Desert Scorpiondesert arachnidvenomouspincersnocturnalburrows
