
Symbiotic Wildlife
Informational (nonfiction),
2,268 words,
Level Z (Grade 5)
The natural world is full of complex relationships among different kinds of organisms. Symbiotic Wildlife is a nonfiction informational book that looks at how different species interact in ways that benefit each other. For example, a crocodile may open its jaws wide for a good teeth cleaning, courtesy of the small Egyptian plover bird. Many symbiotic relationships are discussed, from remora fish hitching rides on sharks to honeybees pollinating flowers. Photographs and maps support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
benefit, distribute, fertilized, interdependent, parasites, pollen, predator, refuge, relationship, species, vulnerable
benefit, distribute, fertilized, interdependent, parasites, pollen, predator, refuge, relationship, species, vulnerable
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work
Identify root words
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work
Identify root words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








