Fluency_PP_Q_a_geckos_tale

Fluency Passage–Nonfiction LEVEL Q

Name A Gecko’s Tale

Word Count: 137

A Gecko’s Tale 12
23
If a gecko could talk, it might tell you an amazing tale.
What’s the story? Why, it’s about a tail—a gecko’s tail. 35
42
A gecko is a kind of lizard. Geckos live in warm places 49
such as rainforests, deserts, grasslands, and marshes.
Many people also keep them as pets. 60
70
Geckos come in all sizes. Some kinds are only the length
of your fingernail, and others are longer than your foot. 80
89
Geckos hunt for food at night. They move quickly and 95
silently, so they can catch crickets and roaches. Sometimes
they eat small birds and mice. 107
115
A gecko has a short, thick tail. Its tail helps it survive.
What happens when another animal catches a gecko? 127
137
The gecko lets go of its tail and escapes! Later, it grows
a new one. Now that’s an amazing, but true, tale!

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