Coral: Ocean's Living Treasure — Reading Comprehension
Grades
1
2
Standards
RI.1.1
RI.1.2
RI.1.9
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About This Reader
Coral, a fascinating marine animal, captivates young minds with its rock-like appearance and vibrant colors. This passage introduces students to the wonders of coral, explaining its unique nature as a living organism. Students learn about coral polyps, the tiny soft-bodied animals that form the basis of coral structures. The text highlights the slow growth and longevity of coral, as well as its crucial role in providing habitats for various sea creatures. By exploring the characteristics and significance of coral, children gain an appreciation for the diversity and interconnectedness of ocean ecosystems.
Coral is a special animal that lives in the ocean. It looks like a rock or a plant, but it's alive! Coral has tiny soft bodies called polyps. These polyps make a hard shell around themselves for protection. Coral comes in many pretty colors like pink, orange, and blue. It grows very slowly and can live for a long time. Coral is important because it gives homes to many sea animals. Fish, crabs, and other creatures live in and around coral.
What is coral?
A plantA rockAn animalA fishWhat do coral polyps make around themselves?
A soft blanketA hard shellA bubbleA leafWhat colors can coral be?
Only whiteOnly brownPink, orange, and blueOnly greenWhy is coral important?
It makes the water saltyIt gives homes to sea animalsIt makes wavesIt helps boats floatCommon 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.1.9
Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).
Grade Levels:
Grade 1Grade 2
Subjects:
elareadingscience
