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TEKS: ELA.5.11C Revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for
coherence and clarity.
TEKS: ELA.5.12B Compose informational texts, including brief compositions that convey information about a topic, using a clear central
idea and genre characteristics and craft (R)

LO: SWBAT revise drafts to improve sentence
structure and word choice by combining and
rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity.

DOL: Given an informational text, SW correctly
revise drafts to improve sentence structure and
word choice by combining and rearranging
ideas for coherence and clarity in at least 4 of 5
questions.

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Penguins are known for their distinctive black and white plumage,

which provides excellent camouflage while swimming in the ocean. They

also have thick layers of blubber that provide insulation against the cold

temperatures of their habitat, allowing them to thrive in harsh

Antarctic conditions. They have waterproof feathers that keep them

dry and insulated, allowing them to navigate effortlessly through the icy

waters. Additionally, penguins have streamlined bodies and strong

flippers that enable them to glide gracefully through the water,

reaching impressive speeds while hunting for fish and other prey.

Despite their inability to fly, penguins are excellent swimmers and

spend a significant portion of their lives in the ocean.

rearrange by Bryn Taylor from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

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What seems to be out of place in
these paragraphs?

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Try changing the
order of the
sentences.

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Giraffes are iconic African animals with long necks

and spotted coats. They roam grasslands and

savannas, using their long necks to reach high

leaves. They are beloved for their unique

appearance and gentle demeanor. With keen

eyesight and powerful legs, giraffes are both

graceful and fast, running up to 35 mph.

rearrange by Bryn Taylor from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

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What seems to be
out of place in these
paragraphs?

➔

Try changing the
order of the
sentences.