Reading Comprehension: Rainforest

A rainforest grows in warm, wet places and has four layers. The forest floor is dark and damp. Jaguars search for food there among roots and fallen leaves. Above that is the understory, where young trees and big leaves make a shady home for frogs. The canopy is a thick green roof. Toucans live there and eat fruit from the tall trees. The emergent layer is the very top, where the tallest trees poke into the sun. Harpy eagles rest on those high branches and look for food. Each layer gives animals food and shelter.

1. 1. Where do toucans live?

   In the canopyOn the forest floorIn the understoryUnder the roots

2. 2. Which animal searches for food on the forest floor?

   JaguarsToucansHarpy eaglesOnly frogs

3. 3. What is the main idea of the passage?

   A rainforest has four layers, and different animals live in each.Toucans eat fruit from tall trees.The forest floor is damp.Harpy eagles rest on branches.

4. 4. Why is the forest floor dark? Use two ideas from the passage.

   The thick canopy blocks much of the light.The sun shines straight onto the roots.Jaguars switch the light off.The emergent layer is under the ground.

Write the letter of the match.

1. 1. Toucans live in the canopy and eat fruit.

   truefalse

2. 2. Jaguars live in the emergent layer.

   truefalse

1. 1. Write the words from the passage that show toucans eat fruit.