* Learning Goal
Use the text to answer each question. One or two answers may require evidence from more than one sentence. This is practice set 2 of 10.
1 Nonfiction Passage
Read the article and notice the main idea of each paragraph.
How Owls Hunt
Owls are nighttime hunters with excellent hearing. Their ears can help them find movement even when they cannot see well. Many owls also have soft feathers that help them fly quietly.
An owl often waits on a branch and listens before it attacks. When it hears a small animal below, it swoops down quickly. Its sharp talons help it grab prey and carry it away.
Owls need safe places to rest, nest, and hunt. Forest loss can make survival harder for them. People can help by protecting habitats and leaving old trees standing when possible.
2 Text Evidence Questions
Answer with a short response and support it with a detail from the article.
1. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
2. What detail from paragraph 2 adds to the main idea?
3. What challenge or concern appears in the article?
4. Which detail best supports the article's main point?
5. What action could a person take after reading this article?
3 Think Like a Reader
Use what you read to draw a conclusion.
Conclusion Prompt: Based on "How Owls Hunt," what might happen if people ignore this topic for a long time?
✦ SBA-Style Reflection
Answer using evidence from your work above. On the state test (Smarter Balanced), you will need to explain your thinking clearly.
Constructed Response: Look at your answers above. Choose one and explain how you decided on your answer. Use at least one detail or example.