Alligators VS. Crocodiles

Compare and contrast can be defined as--

• A. Showing how two more things are alike and/or different
• B. Stating a problem and finding a solution
• C. Examining a topic and identifying various causes and effects
• D. Describing an event or items in order or tells the steps to follow

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Identify which of the following word sets are clue words for compare and contrast:

• next, then, after
• similar, differ, both
• beautiful, gorgeous, attractive
• Because, Since, Consequently

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The author organizes the selection by—

• A. identifying the crocodilian’s reptilian ancestry 
• B. comparing alligator and crocodile characteristics and habitats
• C. stating a problem related to the endangerment of alligators and crocodiles and explaining how the federal Endangered Species Act solves the dilemma
• D. sequencing the history of alligators and crocodiles

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The image on page 1 is included in the selection most likely to —

• A. highlight the effects alligators have on coastal regions
• B. show an alligator in his/her natural habitat
• C. explain why alligators prefer to live in rivers and wetlands
• D. describe the differences between alligators and crocodiles

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the main idea for paragraph 5?

• The reptilian's teeth visibility.
• The alligator and crocodile's skin tone and texture.
• How each alligator and crocodile are protected by state and federal law.
• Alligators are freshwater reptiles.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the word protruding in paragraph 3 mean?

• A. To slice open the skin
• B. Sticking out
• C. To grow strong and sturdy
• D. Sharp and knife-like

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The author wrote this selection most likely to—

• A. encourage readers to become more aware of all endangered reptiles
• B. celebrate the preservation of reptilian habitats
• C. explain the differences and similarities between alligators and crocodiles
• D. prove that crocodiles are more superior than alligators in terms of characteristics

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Sequencing can be defined as--

• A. Showing how two more things are alike and/or different
• B. Stating a problem and finding a solution
• C. Examining a topic and identifying various causes and effects
• D. Describing an event or items in order or tells the steps to follow

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify which of the following word sets are clue words for sequencing:

• next, then, after
• similar, differ, both
• beautiful, gorgeous, attractive
• Because, Since, Consequently

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Read the paragraph below and determine how the author organized the information.
Making ice-cream is not easy.  Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container.  Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired.  Then the mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen.  Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour.  After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed.  Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.

• Sequencing how to make ice cream.
• Comparing and contrasting cream and sugar
• Stating reasons why ice cream is unhealthy
• Describing different ice cream flavors

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5