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Invasive Species Reading Comprehension for Grades 8-10

Invasive Species Reading Comprehension for Grades 8-10 preview
Invasive Species Reading Comprehension for Grades 8-10 preview

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Invasive Species cover showing the title above a photo of a small Asian mongoose standing among fallen leaves and plants
Opening image to spark discussion before the reading
Invasive species reading: defines the term, explains what makes a species invasive and lists four ways they spread
Core background text to read first, aloud or independently
Impacts of invasive species on food webs and biodiversity, plus prevention by chemical, mechanical and biological control
Use the food web diagram to discuss ripple effects
Destructive invasive species case studies: avian malaria, kudzu, miconia, small Asian mongoose and western mosquito fish
Real-world examples students can cite in their answers
Brown tree snake and long-tailed possum examples, then 11 comprehension questions ending in a summary and local research
Assign after reading as written responses or homework
References list citing National Wildlife Federation, FAO, USDA and The Wildlife Society sources on invasive species
Source list for follow-up research or citation practice

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Invasive Species Reading Comprehension engages students with an informative article explaining major concepts surrounding invasive species. Students will learn definitions, causes, impacts, and solutions regarding invasive species through text written at a 7th-8th grade reading level. Questions guide comprehension on topics like characteristics of invasive species, spread prevention, ecological impacts, and destructive examples. This resource works for whole class instruction, small groups, homework, substitute plans, literacy measurement, gifted programs and more. Format as editable Word doc, PDF, and Google Doc for seamless online assignments. Suitable for grades 8-10 science classes.

What's Included

This resource covers the following topics:

What is an invasive species?

What makes a species invasive?

How does an invasive species spread?

Major impacts

Preventing the spread of invasive species

Examples of the most destructive invasive species

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