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Sloths Reading Comprehension (5th Grade)

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  • Why might have sloths adapted to rotate their heads 360 degrees?
  • What makes sloths vulnerable to predators?
  • What does arboreal mean? (INFERENCE- context clues + background knowledge)
  • What is the difference between two-toed and three-toed sloths?
  • Why are sloth populations declining?
  • What kind of relationship does algae have with sloths?
  • What is the significance of sloths in the rainforest ecosystem?
  • What is the behavior of sloths when threatened?
  • Are sloths considered to be a threatened species?
  • What role do sloths play as a source of food for other species and what would happen if the sloth population decreased?
  • What is another meaning of sloth? (not the animal)
    "His sloth was noticeable as he lounged on the couch, refusing to lift a finger to help." (INFERENCE- context clues + background knowledge)
  • What are sloths known for?
  • What do sloths feed on?