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The Forest

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Grades K–2ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable

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About this printable The Forest science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades K-2)

This passage demonstrates how forest organisms rely on specific habitat features. Students discover how different species use various forest layers to meet their survival needs.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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Forest Friends

On the forest floor, mushrooms grow in dark, damp spots. Above, squirrels build nests in tree branches and find acorns. Woodpeckers make holes in tree trunks to catch insects. Each living thing finds its perfect spot in the forest.

QZ.K-ESS3-1-2

Comprehension quiz (2 questions)

1. Where do mushrooms grow best?

Sunny spots
Tree tops
Dark, damp spots
Open fields

2. Why do woodpeckers make holes?

To build nests
To catch insects
To store food
To get water
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