Reading Sleuth Exit Ticket
Reading Check Comprehension • Evidence • Theme
Reading Sleuth Exit Ticket
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Read the Passage: The Secret Forest Network
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Beneath the damp soil of a quiet forest lies a hidden web of microscopic fungal threads known as mycorrhizae. Rather than competing against one another, trees use this vast subterranean network to communicate and share vital resources.
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When mature "mother trees" detect that younger saplings in their shade are struggling without sunlight, they pump sugar and carbon through the fungal highways to nourish them. If an insect infestation attacks an oak, that tree releases chemical alarms along the network, prompting neighboring trees to produce defensive chemicals before the pests even arrive.
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Far from being solitary giants battling for survival, forest trees operate as a unified, caring community where the survival of each tree depends directly upon the health of the entire grove.
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Key Idea
According to paragraph 2, what happens when an insect pest attacks a tree?
A The fungal network disconnects from damaged roots
B Young saplings send extra carbon to save the injured tree
C The tree sends chemical warnings so neighbors can prepare
D Neighboring trees drop all their leaves to avoid insects
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Text Evidence Citation
Quote & Line #
Find one exact sentence or phrase that proves older trees actively help younger trees survive. Cite the paragraph/line number and write the quote.
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Direct Quote from text:
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Author's Message & Inference
Written Response
Why does the author contrast trees as a "caring community" rather than "solitary giants"? What broader message about cooperation is the author sharing?
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