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How the Blue Dragon Stores Venom
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- Grades
- 6
- Subjects
- science
- 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
This audio-integrated passage introduces students to the fascinating world of the blue dragon sea slug, an amazing marine creature. It explains how this small sea slug, known for its vibrant blue color, uses its internal structures to store venom for defense against predators. The passage defines key terms like 'cnidocytes' and 'nematocysts,' providing an engaging look into animal survival strategies. Aligned with NGSS LS1.A: Structure and Function, students will learn about how an organism's body parts have specific roles for its survival. This content includes reading comprehension questions, a glossary, and short answer questions to reinforce learning about marine biology and defense mechanisms.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
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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
blue dragon sea slugvenom storagemarine lifedefense mechanismsocean creaturesstructure and functionLS1.Asea slugcnidocytesnematocysts
