Snakes that Rattle

Snakes that Rattle is an expository text that invites readers to learn about what rattlesnakes look like, where they hide, and what they eat.

Photographs support important content and are labeled. Illustrations add detail and interest to the text and are found on each page. Callouts prompt prediction and allow students to make inferences. Words like rattle rattle, as well as simple dialogue, appear in large, blue font. An index is presented.

Some sentences begin with dependent clauses. To conclude, a yes/no chart is presented that asks students questions about the content covered in the book. In addition, a word bank with text and imagery is provided.

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