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Turtle Annotation Practice
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Turtle Annotation Practice
Read the turtle passage. Then answer the questions and make notes about what you read.
Read About Turtles
A turtle has a strong shell on its back. The shell helps protect the turtle. If danger comes near, the turtle can tuck its head and legs close to its body. A turtle carries its shell wherever it goes. A baby turtle's shell starts out soft. It gets harder as the turtle grows.
1.In the passage, what is a shell?
- A turtle's hard outer covering
- A turtle's meal
- A turtle's tail
2.How does a shell help a turtle?
- It helps keep the turtle safe.
- It helps the turtle find food.
- It helps the turtle fly.
Make Notes Like a Reader
Use the passage to help you think. Your answer may be different from the example if it makes sense.
3.Ask a question about the passage. Start with “I wonder…”
4.Connect the passage to something you know. Start with “This reminds me of…”
5.What do you think the passage means when it says a turtle carries its shell wherever it goes? Start with “I think this means…”
6.What is the passage mostly about?
- How a turtle's shell helps protect it
- What turtles eat for lunch
- Where baby turtles play
Show What You Know
7.Draw a turtle tucking in its head or legs to stay safe. Label its shell.
8.Write one sentence explaining why a turtle's shell is important.
9.Choose all the things from the passage that help a turtle stay safe.
- Its strong shell
- Tucking its head and legs close to its body
- Flying away from danger
- Carrying its shell wherever it goes
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