Summarize
Using a inferences word web to write down inferences about snakes. Then use the information in the web to summarize the story.
Think and Compare
1. Skim page 7. Why do you think boas might attack people?
2. Can you think of other snakes with interesting names? Where do you think they got those names>
3. Why is it important to know the truth about snakes and their dangers?
Invent a Snake
Invent a fictional North American snake and name it. Then write a paragraph about where your snakes lives, what it looks like, what it eats, and how it protects itself from danger. Don't forget to explain how your snake got its name too.