Ocean Traveler

This passage introduces sea turtles as ancient reptiles that have lived in Earth’s oceans for over 100 million years. It explains their strong shells, powerful flippers, and unique life cycle from egg to adult. The text describes how sea turtles contribute to ocean ecosystems and the dangers they face from pollution and fishing. It ends by highlighting conservation efforts that help protect them.

Students strengthen main idea and detail identification in informational text. They build vocabulary with words like ecosystem, flippers, and conservation. The passage promotes cause-and-effect reasoning by linking human actions to sea turtle survival. Such readings enhance comprehension and foster empathy toward environmental issues.