原版英语RAZ 教案R51-Blue Whales Giant Mammals.pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Instructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.GIANTS OF THEANIMAL WORLDName Date Quick CheckR RLEVELBlue Whales:Giant MammalsQuick Check continued on following page3.Under which section title would you expect to learn about baby blue whales?A“Those Big Baby Blues”B“From Sea to Shining Sea”C“Song of the Sea”D“Blowholes and Blubber”4.What is the authors purpose for writing this book?A to inform readers about blue whalesB to entertain readers with whale jokesC to inform readers about types of sonarD to persuade readers to buy a whale1.What is the main idea of the section“Blowholes and Blubber”?A Baleen works as a filter.B Blue whales are mammals that have adapted to living in the sea.C Blue whales can be found gliding through every ocean on the planet.D Krill are tiny shrimplike creatures.2.Read this sentence:The blue whale has a large mouth but a very small esophagus.What is the meaning of the word esophagus?A a system that sends high-frequency sound waves through waterB a strong material that makes up hair,hooves,and fingernailsC the fat under the skin that keeps marine mammals warmD the muscle-lined tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)GIANTS OF THEANIMAL WORLDName Date R RLEVELBlue Whales:Giant Mammals5.Which of the following facts from the book supports the opinion that a blue whales size is impressive?A It can weigh as much as 200 tons and be as long as 100 feet.B It is can stay underwater for about thirty minutes.C It leaves circles called“flukeprints”when it dives.D It is considered a shallow diver as it rarely goes deeper than 700 feet.6.Extended Response:How does the blue whale,a mammal,compare to and contrast with fish that swim in the sea?Would you rather be a blue whale or a fish?Justify your answer.Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetGIANTS OF THEANIMAL WORLDR RLEVELBlue Whales:Giant Mammals 1.B Main Idea and Details 2.D Vocabulary 3.A Main Idea and Details 4.A Authors Purpose 5.A Fact or Opinion 6.Answers will compare the blue whale to a fish.Possible comparisons could include the following:they both have tails;they both live in the ocean;blue whales breathe air and fish do not;blue whales give birth to live babies and fish lay eggs.Answers will then explain which sea creature the student would rather be,with an explanation for the students choice.