that funny birdthe flamingo by jacqueline s. cotton
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That Funny Bird—The Flamingoby Jacqueline S. Cotton
1 Which sentence from the selection is an opinion?
Ο A. They are afraid of loud noises.
Ο B. It looks like she’s doing a silly dance.
Ο C. Thousands of flamingos feed in the same lake.
1 Which sentence from the selection is an opinion?
Ο A. They are afraid of loud noises.
Ο B. It looks like she’s doing a silly dance.
Ο C. Thousands of flamingos feed in the same lake.
Analysis 10: Analyze author’s purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for
different audiences (Reading GLE 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)
Analysis 10: Analyze author’s purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for
different audiences (Reading GLE 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)
Analysis 6: Informational/Functional Specific:Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of text features
(titles,heading, captions, maps, charts, tables, graphs, pull down
menus, etc.) (Reading GLE 2.2.2)
Analysis 6: Informational/Functional Specific:Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of text features
(titles,heading, captions, maps, charts, tables, graphs, pull down
menus, etc.) (Reading GLE 2.2.2)
2 Based on the information in the Glossary Box, which statement is
true?
Ο A. Red dye is called preen.
Ο B. Red dye is called migrate.
Ο C. Red dye is called carotene.
2 Based on the information in the Glossary Box, which statement is
true?
Ο A. Red dye is called preen.
Ο B. Red dye is called migrate.
Ο C. Red dye is called carotene.
3 What is the meaning of the word squirt in paragraph 2 of theselection?
Ο A. Drop
Ο B. Spray
Ο C. Bubble
3 What is the meaning of the word squirt in paragraph 2 of theselection?
Ο A. Drop
Ο B. Spray
Ο C. Bubble
Comprehension 4: Understand and apply contentvocabulary critical to the meaning of the text
(Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2)
Comprehension 4: Understand and apply contentvocabulary critical to the meaning of the text
(Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2)
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
information from the selection in your answer.
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Comprehension 05: Order steps, sequence, and/orevents/process from the text (Reading GLE 2.2.1)
Comprehension 05: Order steps, sequence, and/orevents/process from the text (Reading GLE 2.2.1)
2 A 2-point response provides three text-based steps, in order, that flamingos take to eat.Example: First they scoop up the muddy water. Then squirt out the water to trap the shellfish.
1 A 1-point response provides two text-based steps, in order, that flamingos take to eat.ORProvides three text-based steps, not in order, that flamingos take to eat.
Text-based steps may include, but are not limited to:
A.Stomps the ground / stirs the mudB.Turns head upside downC.Scoops up a mouthful of muddy waterD.Uses her thick tongue to squirt out waterE.Traps shellfish / what is left in the mouth is food
Text-based steps may include, but are not limited to:
A.Stomps the ground / stirs the mudB.Turns head upside downC.Scoops up a mouthful of muddy waterD.Uses her thick tongue to squirt out waterE.Traps shellfish / what is left in the mouth is food
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
information from the selection in your answer.
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1 A flamingos staps her webbed feet in themurky, salty lake. 2 After staping the ground, she truns her head upside down. 3Flamingos get there pink color from theshellfish they eat. Shellfish have red dyecalled carotene in them. The more shellfishthey eat the darker pink they get.
A. …staps her webbed feet…A. After staping the ground…B. …she truns her head upside down.
A. …staps her webbed feet…A. After staping the ground…B. …she truns her head upside down.
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
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A. She stomps her feet.B. …turns her head upsidownC. …scoops up the mukcy water.D. …uses her tongue to squirt the water out…E. …trap the fish
A. She stomps her feet.B. …turns her head upsidownC. …scoops up the mukcy water.D. …uses her tongue to squirt the water out…E. …trap the fish
She stomps her feet. Then turns her headupsidown and scoops up the mukcy water.Next she uses her tongue to squirt the water out and trap the fish
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
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They first look for a shellfish #2 They put it in their mouth #3 they eat it.
This response is too vague to earn credit.This response is too vague to earn credit.
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
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A. …stomps around in the water…C. …scoop up the water with thear bills.
The final detail does not support the question.Flamingos stand on one leg while they rest
A. …stomps around in the water…C. …scoop up the water with thear bills.
The final detail does not support the question.Flamingos stand on one leg while they rest
A flamingo stomps around in the water tofing shellfish. Flamingo scoop up the waterwith thear bills.Flamingos stand on one leg while they rest
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
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A. …stamp their feet…B. …turn their head upside-down.C. …grabs a mouthful of mudD. …squirts out the water…
A. …stamp their feet…B. …turn their head upside-down.C. …grabs a mouthful of mudD. …squirts out the water…
The three main steps flamingos take to eatare that first they stamp their feet in themurky water. Then they turn their headupside-down. As soon as that she grabs amouthful of mud with her curved bill. Thenshe squirts out the water and eats theshellfish inside.
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
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C. …use their bills to scoop up water.A. …walk around in mud to mix it up.
C. …use their bills to scoop up water.A. …walk around in mud to mix it up.
They use their bills to scoop up water. Theywalk around in the mud to mix it up. Whenthey eat shellfish their feathers turn pink.
4 Describe, in order, the three main steps flamingos take to eat. Use
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This response provides no text-based details to explain the stepsflamingos take to eat.
This response provides no text-based details to explain the stepsflamingos take to eat.
They eat shellfish
They eat out of the same lake.
They like living in large groups.
5 Provide another cause for the given effect.
Analysis 8: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)Analysis 8: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)
1 A 1-point response provides the following correct answer:Food supply runs out
Food supply
runs out
6 According to the selection, what is the difference between where a
flamingo eats and where a flamingo bathes?
Ο A. It eats in salt water; it bathes in fresh water.
Ο B. It eats in cold water; it bathes in warm water.
Ο C. It eats in calm water; it bathes in rough water.
6 According to the selection, what is the difference between where a
flamingo eats and where a flamingo bathes?
Ο A. It eats in salt water; it bathes in fresh water.
Ο B. It eats in cold water; it bathes in warm water.
Ο C. It eats in calm water; it bathes in rough water.
Analysis 7: Compare and contrast elements of the text(s)(Reading GLE 2.3.1, 2.4.5, 2.4.6)
Analysis 7: Compare and contrast elements of the text(s)(Reading GLE 2.3.1, 2.4.5, 2.4.6)