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Kit Fox

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Grades 1–3ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.8

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About this printable Kit Fox science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 1-3)

The Kit Fox is a small yet agile desert animal known for its distinctive large ears and long, bushy tail. These ears not only help the Kit Fox hear exceptionally well but also aid in regulating its body temperature in the hot desert climate. The Kit Fox is primarily nocturnal, hunting for small animals like mice and insects during the night. It resides in burrows to stay cool and safe during the day. The sandy-colored fur of the Kit Fox allows it to blend seamlessly into the desert environment, providing an added layer of protection from predators. This fascinating creature is a perfect example of desert adaptation.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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Kit Fox

Kit Fox, desert animal, big ears, long tail, nocturnal, burrows

The Kit Fox is a small desert animal. It has big ears. The ears help it hear well. It has a long, bushy tail. The Kit Fox is very fast. It hunts at night. It eats small animals like mice and insects. It lives in burrows. These are holes in the ground.

Comprehension quiz (4 questions)

1. What kind of animal is a Kit Fox?

A big animal
A small animal
A bird
A fish

2. What helps a Kit Fox hear well?

Its big nose
Its big ears
Its long tail
Its short legs

3. When does a Kit Fox hunt?

In the morning
In the afternoon
At night
During the day

4. Where does Kit Fox live?

In a tree
In a burrow
In a nest
In the water
Curriculum

Common Core standards for Kit Fox

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.4.8

Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

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