What is a Starfish? — Reading Comprehension
Grades
1
2
Standards
RI.1.1
RI.1.2
RI.1.8
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About This Reader
Starfish, also known as sea stars, are fascinating marine animals that captivate young learners. These unique echinoderms have a distinctive star-shaped body with multiple arms radiating from a central disc. Most starfish possess five arms, but some species can have up to 40! Unlike fish, starfish lack fins and scales. Instead, they use hundreds of tiny tube feet on their undersides for movement and feeding. Starfish come in various sizes, from as small as a thumbnail to as large as a dinner plate. One of their most remarkable features is their ability to regenerate lost arms, showcasing nature's incredible adaptability. Starfish play crucial roles in marine ecosystems and serve as excellent subjects for teaching children about ocean life and biodiversity.
A starfish is a sea animal. It's not really a fish! Starfish have a star shape with arms coming out from the middle. Most have five arms, but some can have more. Starfish don't have fins or scales like fish do. Instead, they have tiny tube feet under their arms to help them move and eat.
Starfish come in many sizes. Some are as small as your thumb, while others can be as big as a dinner plate! Starfish are special because they can grow back lost arms.
What shape are starfish?
RoundSquareStar-shapedTriangleHow many arms do most starfish have?
ThreeFourFiveSixWhat do starfish use to move and eat?
FinsScalesTube feetTentaclesWhat special ability do starfish have?
They can flyThey can breathe airThey can grow back lost armsThey can change colorCommon Core Standards Covered
RI.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.1.2
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
RI.1.8
Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
Grade Levels:
Grade 1Grade 2
Subjects:
elareadingscience
