Chapter 17 Reference 190 Article for Reading Strategies
First, skim headings and key words in bold print. Second, form questions from the headings and key words. Third, read the text, reading closely to understand information about headings and key words. Fourth, scan headings and key words again to find answers to questions.
Frogs and Toads SECTION 1 How Frogs and Toads Are Alike Frogs and toads have many things in common. One way they are alike is
that they are both classified in the group of cold-blooded animals called amphibians. Cold-blooded means that an animal’s body temperature changes to match its surroundings. Amphibians are animals that can live on land and in water. For this reason, both frogs and toads have long back legs for jumping and webbed feet for swimming. Another way frogs and toads are alike is that they both catch insects with their long, sticky tongues. Finally, both frogs and toads start life as tadpoles hatched from eggs laid in water. A tadpole is the larva, or baby stage, of frogs and toads. During the tadpole stage, frogs and toads have gills so they can breathe under water. Later, they develop lungs for breathing air as they mature into adult frogs and toads.
SECTION 2 How Frogs and Toads Are Different Even though frogs and toads are very similar, there are a few ways in which
they are different. One difference in frogs and toads is their skin. Toads have dry, bumpy skin that is darker in color than frogs’ skin. A frog’s skin is moist, smooth, and lighter in color than a toad’s. Another difference is their body shape. Toads have wide, flat bodies, and frogs have narrow, slender bodies. Finally, toads and frogs require different living habitats, which is the place where a plant or animal normally lives and grows. Frogs must always live near
water in order to keep their skin moist. Toads need less water and can live in dry places.
Comprehension Questions provide a scaffold for class discussions.
References are clear and concise.
Examples show how to apply what is being learned.
684 Level 4 | Chapter 17 684 Chapter 1 Extending the Lesson:
Blogging A blog is like an online
journal where you can express your opinions and make comments about what is going on in your class, family, school, and community. Since others can read what you have written, you must be careful not to write anything private, rude, or unkind. You must always accept the responsibility for how you express yourself in a place that other people can read.
The following activities can be used to blog.
1. Wall blog at home (parent supervision)
Use poster board, butcher paper, white shower curtain, or white board to set up a home blog in a central location in your house. All family members can read and write blog entries.
2. Wall blog at school (teacher supervision)
You can read and write blog entries on butcher paper, poster board, or a white board.
3. Class blog on the computer (teacher supervision)
Post entries on the class blog. Use your scheduled time for the blog to write, read, respond, and reflect.
Assessments are provided in
multiple formats. 8 Level 4 | Chapter 1
Rubrics ensure writing traits are being incorporated.
Students Extend the Lesson to promote a deeper understanding of concepts, skills, and subjects.
Chapter 17 Reference 190 Article for Reading Strategies
First, skim headings and key words in bold print. Second, form questions from the headings and key words. Third, read the text, reading closely to understand information about headings and key words. Fourth, scan headings and key words again to find answers to questions.
Frogs and Toads SECTION 1 How Frogs and Toads Are Alike Frogs and toads have many things in common. One way they are alike is
that they are both classified in the group of cold-blooded animals called amphibians. Cold-blooded means that an animal’s body temperature changes to match its surroundings. Amphibians are animals that can live on land and in water. For this reason, both frogs and toads have long back legs for jumping and webbed feet for swimming. Another way frogs and toads are alike is that they both catch insects with their long, sticky tongues. Finally, both frogs and toads start life as tadpoles hatched from eggs laid in water. A tadpole is the larva, or baby stage, of frogs and toads. During the tadpole stage, frogs and toads have gills so they can breathe under water. Later, they develop lungs for breathing air as they mature into adult frogs and toads.
SECTION 2 How Frogs and Toads Are Different Even though frogs and toads are very similar, there are a few ways in which
they are different. One difference in frogs and toads is their skin. Toads have dry, bumpy skin that is darker in color than frogs’ skin. A frog’s skin is moist, smooth, and lighter in color than a toad’s. Another difference is their body shape. Toads have wide, flat bodies, and frogs have narrow, slender bodies. Finally, toads and frogs require different living habitats, which is the place where a plant or animal normally lives and grows. Frogs must always live near
water in order to keep their skin moist. Toads need less water and can live in dry places.
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