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What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Of course, they are both insects that fly using their colorful or highly designed wings. They both sip nectar from flowers using tubes. They both go through 4 life stages including: egg, caterpillar, cocoon (chrysalis), and adult. Another similarity is that they are considered the only insects covered by scales. Although they are very similar, they do have many differences. The first is when they like to fly. Butterflies love to fly during the day, while moths do most of their flying at night. Butterflies are often found flying from one flower to another while moths tend to be attracted to light. A major difference is also what they do with their wings while resting. While butterflies hold their wings together above their backs, like palms pressed together, moths spread their wings to their sides like hands laying side by side. Another major way to tell them apart is their antennae. A butterfly's antennae are plain, threadlike strands that end in little bulbs. A moth's antennae are feathery and do not end in bulbs. These two beautiful summertime insects have many similarities and differences. But one thing is for sure, they are both wonderful to watch, whether during the day or night.
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Do you drink enough water each day? The average person should drink eight to ten glasses of water a day- even more if you are athletic. It is important to drink water each day for several reasons. People who do not drink enough water gain weight and have excess body fat. They also have poor muscle tone, muscle soreness, and joint pain. Students who don’t drink enough water tend to have trouble focusing in school because the brain needs water in order to think and solve problems. The digestive system does not work properly without enough water, as well. All parts of the body work better when a person drinks the correct amount of water each day.
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• Problem and Solution
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• Cause and Effect
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Venus, the second planet in our solar system, is the hottest of the planets. It is also the brightest of all planets. It is about the same size as Earth, and it is covered with thick clouds of carbon dioxide and sulfur. The clouds are so thick that little light reaches the surface of Venus. The surface of Venus is often described as a “stormy desert” full of very active volcanoes and many craters. There is no liquid water on Venus.
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• Compare and Contrast
• Sequence

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Butterflies and Moths
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Of course, they are both insects that fly using their colorful or highly designed wings. They both sip nectar from flowers using tubes. They both go through 4 life stages including: egg, caterpillar, cocoon (chrysalis), and adult. Another similarity is that they are considered the only insects covered by scales. Although they are very similar, they do have many differences. The first is when they like to fly. Butterflies love to fly during the day, while moths do most of their flying at night. Butterflies are often found flying from one flower to another while moths tend to be attracted to light. A major difference is also what they do with their wings while resting. While butterflies hold their wings together above their backs, like palms pressed together, moths spread their wings to their sides like hands laying side by side. Another major way to tell them apart is their antennae. A butterfly's antennae are plain, threadlike strands that end in little bulbs. A moth's antennae are feathery and do not end in bulbs. These two beautiful summertime insects have many similarities and differences. But one thing is for sure, they are both wonderful to watch, whether during the day or night.
What is ALIKE about the lives of butterflies and moths?

• They both fly around during the day.
• They both develop in four stages.
• They both fly around at night.
• They are both drawn to light.

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Millions of people around the world have trouble getting to sleep at night. In fact, one in three people report having this problem. If you are one of these people, there are things you can do to get a good night’s sleep. First, doctors recommend that you go to bed and get up at the same time every night, including weekends. Keep the same routine every night at bedtime. Another solution is to avoid eating or drinking foods with caffeine. Coffee, tea, soda, and chocolate are often high in caffeine and should be avoided. Also, do not exercise within three hours of bedtime. Try to do something relaxing before heading to bed. Avoid watching scary or intense television programs, and do not think about stressful events. These are just a few ideas that can help you get a complete night of sleep.
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• Cause and Effect
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• Compare and Contrast
• Problem and Solution

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Butterflies and Moths
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Of course, they are both insects that fly using their colorful or highly designed wings. They both sip nectar from flowers using tubes. They both go through 4 life stages including: egg, caterpillar, cocoon (chrysalis), and adult. Another similarity is that they are considered the only insects covered by scales. Although they are very similar, they do have many differences. The first is when they like to fly. Butterflies love to fly during the day, while moths do most of their flying at night. Butterflies are often found flying from one flower to another while moths tend to be attracted to light. A major difference is also what they do with their wings while resting. While butterflies hold their wings together above their backs, like palms pressed together, moths spread their wings to their sides like hands laying side by side. Another major way to tell them apart is their antennae. A butterfly's antennae are plain, threadlike strands that end in little bulbs. A moth's antennae are feathery and do not end in bulbs. These two beautiful summertime insects have many similarities and differences. But one thing is for sure, they are both wonderful to watch, whether during the day or night.
Which words BEST describe BOTH moths and butterflies?

• Summertime insects
• Nighttime insects
• Daytime insects
• Feathery insects

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Butterflies and Moths
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Of course, they are both insects that fly using their colorful or highly designed wings. They both sip nectar from flowers using tubes. They both go through 4 life stages including: egg, caterpillar, cocoon (chrysalis), and adult. Another similarity is that they are considered the only insects covered by scales. Although they are very similar, they do have many differences. The first is when they like to fly. Butterflies love to fly during the day, while moths do most of their flying at night. Butterflies are often found flying from one flower to another while moths tend to be attracted to light. A major difference is also what they do with their wings while resting. While butterflies hold their wings together above their backs, like palms pressed together, moths spread their wings to their sides like hands laying side by side. Another major way to tell them apart is their antennae. A butterfly's antennae are plain, threadlike strands that end in little bulbs. A moth's antennae are feathery and do not end in bulbs. These two beautiful summertime insects have many similarities and differences. But one thing is for sure, they are both wonderful to watch, whether during the day or night.
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• Cause and Effect
• Compare and Contrast
• Description
• Sequence

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Slavery came to an end in the United States in 1865 when the Thirteenth Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. However, it took nearly another century for black children to be integrated into U.S. schools. In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “separate but equal” schools were allowed in the United States. This ruling lasted for over fifty years. It wasn’t until 1954 that the Supreme Court overturned that decision and declared that separate schools were “inherently unequal”. Still, black students were not allowed to attend school with white students immediately. In 1957, thousands of soldiers had to be sent by the U.S. government to protect nine black high school students enrolled in a previously all-white school in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges was the first to enroll in a previously all-white school in New Orleans. In 1963, a small number of black students attended public school with white students for the first time in Mississippi and Alabama. Clearly, the path to integrated schools in the United States has been long and complex.

• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Sequence
• Problem and Solution

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Butterflies and Moths
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Of course, they are both insects that fly using their colorful or highly designed wings. They both sip nectar from flowers using tubes. They both go through 4 life stages including: egg, caterpillar, cocoon (chrysalis), and adult. Another similarity is that they are considered the only insects covered by scales. Although they are very similar, they do have many differences. The first is when they like to fly. Butterflies love to fly during the day, while moths do most of their flying at night. Butterflies are often found flying from one flower to another while moths tend to be attracted to light. A major difference is also what they do with their wings while resting. While butterflies hold their wings together above their backs, like palms pressed together, moths spread their wings to their sides like hands laying side by side. Another major way to tell them apart is their antennae. A butterfly's antennae are plain, threadlike strands that end in little bulbs. A moth's antennae are feathery and do not end in bulbs. These two beautiful summertime insects have many similarities and differences. But one thing is for sure, they are both wonderful to watch, whether during the day or night.
How are butterflies and moths DIFFERENT?

• Moths sleep at night and butterflies sleep during the day.
• Butterflies are summertime insects while moths are winter insects.
• The wings on a butterfly are colorful while the wings on a moth are plain.
• Butterflies fly around during the daytime while moths fly during the night.

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Which one is it- an alligator or a crocodile? These two animals look almost the same because they are both reptiles with similar body parts and body structures. However, if you look closely, you will see some small differences. Crocodiles have long, narrow
snouts shaped like a V, while alligators have wider snouts shaped like a U. Unlike the alligator, you can see both the upper and lower teeth on a crocodile, and they are exposed in an interlocking pattern when the mouth is closed. However, you can only see an alligator’s upper teeth when its mouth is closed. Another slight difference is their color. A crocodile has an olive-brown color, while alligators are usually darker, almost black.
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• Description
• Compare and Contrast
• Problem and Solution
• Cause and Effect

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