Fox Foes Open Response

This worksheet focuses on the dangers and threats that foxes face in the wild. Students read about natural predators like wolves and eagles, and human-related threats such as habitat destruction and hunting. It also describes diseases that affect foxes, like rabies and mange. Despite these dangers, foxes use their intelligence and sharp senses to survive.

Reading this worksheet helps students understand the concept of environmental threats and survival. Vocabulary like “predator,” “disease,” and “parasites” expands their science-related language. The passage enhances fluency with cause-and-effect text structure. Students practice drawing conclusions about how animals adapt to danger. This helps build informational reading proficiency and supports scientific literacy.