📖 Part 1: Read the Passage

The Silver Fern

The silver fern is a symbol of New Zealand and is known for its unique, silvery underside of its fronds. This beautiful plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and is often found in forests and along roadsides. The silver fern is not only admired for its beauty but also has cultural significance for the Māori people, who use it in various traditional practices. Interestingly, the fern is also a great indicator of soil health, as it thrives in nutrient-rich environments. The silver fern can reproduce both through spores and by growing new plants from its roots, making it a resilient species. Today, it is protected in many areas to ensure its survival in the wild.

🤔 Part 2: Questioning Skills

💭 Part 3: Question Types

A. Literal (right there in the text)

B. Inferential (reading between the lines)

C. Evaluative (your opinion or judgement)

_____ How tall can silver ferns grow?

_____ Why do you think the silver fern is important to Māori culture?

_____ What can we infer about the habitat of the silver fern?

Literal question: ________________________________

Inferential question: ________________________________

Evaluative question: ________________________________