原版英语RAZ 教案R33-Weird Bird Beaks.pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLEVELInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageR R1.Why did the author write this book?A to tell readers how dangerous birds areB to give readers information about unusual birdsC to prevent readers from taking pictures of birdsD to help people to know what to feed birds2.How is a bearded barbet like other woodpeckers?A It feeds on small animals.B It has a long,sharp beak.C It makes holes in dead trees.D It looks like it has teeth on its beak.3.How does a crossbills beak help it?A It looks dangerous.B It helps a crossbill to attack small animals.C It helps a crossbill to sing beautiful songs.D It helps a crossbill to pull seeds out of pinecones.4.What does extinct mean?A to be rareB to no longer be aliveC to be strongD to fly fast5.How were the male and female Huia different?A The female had brighter colors.B The males beak was thicker.C They ate different food.D They had different size wings.6.The sword-billed hummingbird is most likely named for _.A its long billB its wide,sharp billC the way it drinks nectar from flowersD its very heavy billWeird Bird Beaks Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date R RWeird Bird Beaks7.How are a brown pelican,shoebill stork,and spoonbill all alike?A They have a pouch under their beaks.B They can dive deep into water to catch fish.C They usually live near water.D All of the above8.Why would people who were fishing be concerned if they saw a brown pelican flying nearby?A It might try to attack them.B It could steal the fish they catch.C It might scare away the fish.D It could try to build a nest on the boat.9.Why is a toucan easy to identify?A It lives in unusual nests.B It has bright orange and blue feathers.C It sits on crocodiles.D It has a very large and colorful beak.10.When something is scarce it is _.A not found oftenB hiddenC easy to catchD odd looking11.Extended Response:Why are beaks so important to birds?12.Extended Response:Choose two birds from the story.Tell two ways they are alike and two ways they are different.Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLEVELR RMain Comprehension Skill:Compare and ContrastWeird Bird Beaks 1.B Authors Purpose 2.C Compare and Contrast 3.D Main Idea and Details 4.B Vocabulary 5.B Compare and Contrast 6.A Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions 7.C Compare and Contrast 8.B Cause and Effect 9.D Cause and Effect 10.A Vocabulary 11.Answers should include the idea that most birds use their beaks to catch food.12.Answers will vary but need to include details from the story.