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Cassowaries – Reading Comprehension, Research, and Writing Activities

Explore the fascinating world of the cassowary and their local environment. Cassowaries are a keystone species and thought to be the world’s most dangerous bird! This engaging, printable resource introduces the cassowary and all about it. This pack blends nonfiction reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students will practice comprehension, inference, and evidence-based writing. A tiered reading test is also included to support differentiation.

What’s Included:

4 Informational Texts:
The cassowary
The cassowary and the environment
Keystone creature
Backing away from the cassowary
Writing and planning frames

Multiple-Choice Comprehension Questions
Critical Thinking Prompts
Cause & Effect and Author’s Intent Tasks
Creative & Research Writing Frames
Main Idea, Vocabulary, and Analysis Tasks
Tiered reading test
Skills Addressed:

Nonfiction reading comprehension
Text-based evidence and inference
Scientific knowledge of space and Earth
Vocabulary development
Expository and persuasive writing
Research and critical thinking

Perfect for:
Science or ELA cross-curricular lessons
Sub plans
Research projects
Homework or early finisher tasks