The Thorny Devil
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.4.6
- 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 Thorny Devil is a fascinating desert lizard covered in sharp spines that protect it from predators. This unique reptile primarily feeds on ants, using its sticky tongue to catch them. The Thorny Devil can change its color to blend into its surroundings, making it difficult for enemies to spot. It has an amazing way of drinking water by collecting dew on its body, which then runs down to its mouth. The Thorny Devil's incredible adaptations make it a remarkable example of survival in the harsh desert environment.
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.4.6
Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
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
Thorny Devildesert lizardsharp spinesantscolor changedew collection
