The Thorny Devil
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About this printable The Thorny Devil science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 1-3)
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The Thorny Devil
The Thorny Devil is a lizard that lives in the desert. It has sharp spines all over its body. These spines help protect it from enemies. The Thorny Devil eats ants. It uses its sticky tongue to catch them. It can change color to blend into its surroundings. The Thorny Devil drinks water by collecting dew on its body.
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. What kind of animal is the Thorny Devil?
2. What does the Thorny Devil eat?
3. How does the Thorny Devil catch its food?
4. How does the Thorny Devil drink water?
Common Core standards for The Thorny Devil
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
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