Sharks Elementary

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Sharks - Ocean Predators

Reading Passage

Sharks are incredible fish that have lived in the ocean for millions of years. They were here before the dinosaurs! There are over 500 different species of sharks. Some are big, and some are very small.

The great white shark is the most famous shark. It can grow up to 6 meters long! The whale shark is the biggest fish in the world. It is very gentle and only eats tiny plants and animals.

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Sharks have amazing senses. They can smell blood from far away. They can feel movement in the water with special organs on their body. Sharks also have many rows of sharp teeth.

Many people are afraid of sharks, but shark attacks are very rare. Sharks do not want to eat humans. More people are killed by cows than by sharks! Sharks are important for the ocean.

Sadly, many sharks are in danger. People catch too many sharks every year. We need to protect sharks because they keep the ocean healthy. Sharks are amazing animals that deserve our respect!

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Niveau: Level C

A. Vocabulary Matching

Match each word with its definition.

1. incredible ______

2. species ______

3. famous ______

4. gentle ______

5. senses ______

6. organs ______

7. afraid ______

8. important ______

9. danger ______

10. protect ______

a. parts of the body that do jobs

b. known by many people

c. feeling fear

d. not safe; at risk

e. hard to believe; amazing

f. soft and kind; not rough

g. different types of animals

h. matters a lot

i. to keep safe

j. ways to feel, see, hear, smell, taste

B. True or False

Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

  1. Sharks are mammals. ______
  2. There are over 500 species of sharks. ______
  3. The whale shark eats other fish. ______
  4. Sharks have been here longer than dinosaurs. ______
  5. Shark attacks are very common. ______
  6. Sharks can smell blood from far away. ______
  7. The great white shark is very small. ______
  8. Many sharks are in danger. ______
  9. Sharks are important for the ocean. ______
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C. Fill in the Blanks

Word Bank: incredible  |  species  |  famous  |  gentle  |  senses  |  afraid  |  protect

  1. Sharks are _______________ fish that have lived for millions of years.
  2. There are over 500 different _______________ of sharks.
  3. The great white shark is the most _______________ shark.
  4. The whale shark is very _______________ and harmless.
  5. We need to _______________ sharks from being caught.

D. Comprehension Questions

  1. How long have sharks lived in the ocean?
  2. Which is the biggest shark?
  3. How do sharks find their food?
  4. Are shark attacks common or rare?
  5. Why are sharks important for the ocean?
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E. Discussion Questions

Talk about these questions with a partner or write your answers.

  1. Are you afraid of sharks? Why or why not?
  2. What can people do to protect sharks?
  3. What other ocean animals do you like?

Answer Key

Check your answers below.

A. Vocabulary: 1-e, 2-g, 3-b, 4-f, 5-j, 6-a, 7-c, 8-h, 9-d, 10-i

B. True/False: 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T, 9-T

C. Fill in the Blanks: 1-incredible, 2-species, 3-famous, 4-gentle, 5-protect

D. Comprehension: 1. For millions of years (before dinosaurs); 2. The whale shark; 3. Using smell and special organs to feel movement; 4. Very rare; 5. They keep the ocean healthy

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