Nothing is more engaging to students than creepy, slimy, slippery creatures crawling in the mud, and what can be slimier than worms? Based on scientific research, written as a narrative poem in the first person, the passage is chock full of interesting facts about worms and is accompanied by 20 evidence- based multiple-choice questions and two essay prompts. Together, the reading and the questions comprise a formidable, engaging passage that prepares students for any reading challenge they may f