7th Grade Reading Comprehension - Unraveling the Secrets of Spider Silk: From Genes to Super Materials
6 Questions
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
1
Select two sentences that should be included in a summary of the text.
2
The author implies that understanding variation is important. Which sentence from the text best supports this inference?
3
How does the introduction of the two spider siblings change the text?
4
The author uses a phrase that means 'looking at a subject from a wider perspective' in the text.
5
What is the most likely reason the author included the information about the potential uses of spider silk in the text?
6
What conclusion can be drawn about how the author uses figurative language to enhance the text? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.