Glow-in-the-Dark Animals
Animales que brillan en la oscuridad
Glow-in-the-Dark Animals
Glow-in-the-Dark Animals
Glow-in-the-Dark Animals
Glow-in-the-Dark Animals
Glow-in-the-Dark Animals
Informational (nonfiction), 1,164 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 810L
This informational text describes many animals that glow in the dark, from fireflies to krill to cookie-cutter sharks. The author explains the three different ways an animal glows, as well as the many different reasons that animals glow. Scientific information about habitats and current research is highlighted.
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Story Words
bacteria, bioluminescent, camouflages, chemicals, firefly, luciferase, luciferin, molecule, oxygen, predators, prey, twilight zone
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and Contrast : Identify details to compare and contrast information in nonfiction text
Grammar and Mechanics
Prepositions : Understand and use prepositions within sentences
Word Work
Alphabetizing : Arrange words in alphabetical order
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