Bison Bites

This passage explains what bison eat-mostly grasses, but also leaves and shrubs. It highlights their unique digestive system and their role as grazers in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Students also learn that bison don’t chase prey but roam to find plant food. The text ends by emphasizing conservation efforts.

Students enhance reading comprehension through cause-and-effect structures. Science-based vocabulary like “digestive system” and “nutrients” builds academic language. The worksheet helps develop summarizing skills. It also improves fluency by exposing students to clear, sequential information. Making connections to ecosystems promotes critical thinking.