Mockingbird Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 5+ | Lexile: 1000 | Word Count: 396
Read the passage and answer the questions.
 
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Discussion Questions
  1. Why is the mockingbird considered special compared to other birds?
  2. How did Thomas Jefferson feel about mockingbirds, and what does this show about his character?
  3. Why do you think so many southern states chose the mockingbird as their state bird?
  4. How does the mockingbird’s behavior near its nest help it survive in its environment?
Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 15 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to circle the correct answers.