The Bats of Austin Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 5+ | Lexile: 1000 | Word Count: 313
Read the passage and answer the questions.
 
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Discussion Questions
  1. What makes Austin, Texas, a unique and dynamic city compared to other cities in the southern United States?
  2. Why are the bats under the Congress Street Bridge considered both a natural wonder and a benefit to agriculture?
  3. How does the presence of the bat colony impact Austin’s economy and tourism industry?
  4. What adaptations help Mexican free-tailed bats thrive in an urban environment like Austin?
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 25 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.