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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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Reading packet cover titled 'Invasive Species' features a mongoose photograph introducing the topic.
Cover of the seven-page science reading packet
Opening article page defines invasive species, explains their traits, and describes how human activities spread them.
Article part 1: definitions, traits, and spread
Second article page explains ecological impacts, food web disruption, prevention, and three control methods.
Article part 2: impacts and prevention
Third article page gives examples including avian malaria, kudzu, miconia, mongoose, and western mosquito fish.
Article part 3: destructive species examples
Final article page covers brown tree snakes and possums, then gives 11 comprehension and research questions.
Article part 4 and the 11 comprehension questions
References page lists six sources for the article, including the National Wildlife Federation, FAO, and USDA.
Source references for the science article

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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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