My View U2W2 - Animal Mimics Test

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What is mimicry?

Back

Mimicry is when one animal looks like another animal to trick predators or prey.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Give an example of an animal that uses mimicry.

Back

The hoverfly uses mimicry to look like a bee, which helps it avoid being eaten by predators.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is a hoverfly?

Back

A hoverfly is an insect that mimics bees to protect itself from predators.

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What does the term 'independent clause' mean?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Is 'I like chocolate milk, but I don't like strawberry milk' a complex sentence?

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No, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

Back

Cause and effect text structure explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Why is cause and effect important in informational texts?

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It helps readers understand the relationship between events and how one thing can lead to another.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What does it mean to inform readers?

Back

To inform readers means to provide them with facts and information about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6