Kangaroo Rat
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.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.9
- 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 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.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
Preview
Sample passage and quiz content
Curriculum
Common 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.
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
Kangaroo Ratdesert animalbig back legsseedsburrowsnocturnal
