Connecting paragraphs

What is the connection between paragraphs 1 and 2?

• They describe how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly.

• They explain how the caterpillar grows and sheds its skin.

• They discuss the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle.

• They describe how the butterfly flies away.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the connection between the two sentences below from paragraph 2? "Eventually, the caterpillar reaches a point where it can no longer grow. At this stage, it forms a protective case around itself called a chrysalis."

• The second sentence explains what happens after the caterpillar grows.

• The second sentence talks about how the caterpillar finds food.

• The second sentence describes the final stage of the caterpillar’s life.

• The second sentence talks about the caterpillar’s behavior during metamorphosis.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

How does paragraph 2 connect to the rest of the text?

• It explains how the caterpillar changes into a butterfly.

• It tells how the butterfly lays eggs to start the cycle.

• It describes the first stage of a butterfly’s life.

• It discusses how the caterpillar finds food.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is the connection between paragraphs 1 and 2?

• They explain how seeds grow into flowers.

• They describe how plants develop parts like roots and leaves.

• They show how the plant gets water, air, and sunlight.

• They tell us about how flowers produce seeds.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the connection between the two sentences below from paragraph 2? "The roots anchor the plant to the ground and absorb water and nutrients from the soil. The stem grows upward, supporting the plant and transporting water and nutrients to the leaves."

• The second sentence explains how the plant gets its food.

• The second sentence talks about how the plant supports its flowers.

• The second sentence describes how the plant’s stem helps with transportation.

• The second sentence shows how the plant gets water from the sun.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How does paragraph 2 connect to the rest of the text?

• It explains how the plant makes food.

• It describes how plants bloom and produce seeds.

• It talks about how plants start as seeds.

• It shows how the plant grows from a small sprout.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2