Text Connection 3.RI.8

What is the final stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

• The caterpillar stage.

• The pupa stage.

• The butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.

• The egg stage.

What happens after the caterpillar stage in a butterfly's life cycle?

• The caterpillar forms a chrysalis, or pupa.

• The caterpillar turns into a frog.

• The caterpillar flies away immediately.

• The caterpillar becomes a flower.

What is an example of a Compare and Contrast connection between alligators and crocodiles?

• Alligators have U-shaped snouts, while crocodiles have V-shaped snouts.

• Both alligators and crocodiles are primarily herbivores.

• Crocodiles are larger than alligators in all cases.

• Alligators can live in saltwater, while crocodiles cannot.

What is an example of a Problem and Solution connection in Maria's story?

• Maria lost her keys and found them under the couch.

• Maria had a flat tire and her dad helped her fix it with a pump.

• Maria forgot her homework and her teacher gave her an extension.

• Maria wanted to go to the park but it was raining.

What is an example of a Cause and Effect connection in Liam's story?

• Liam watered his plant regularly, so the leaves stayed green.

• Liam forgot to water his plant (cause), so the leaves turned brown (effect).

• Liam placed his plant in the sun, so it grew taller.

• Liam overwatered his plant, so the leaves turned yellow.

What is a Compare and Contrast connection?

• A method to analyze the pros and cons of a single subject.

• A technique used to summarize information about a topic.

• A Compare and Contrast connection highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• A strategy for organizing thoughts in a linear fashion.

What does it mean to compare two things?

• To look for differences between two or more subjects.

• To look for similarities between two or more subjects.

• To analyze the history of two subjects.

• To evaluate the importance of one subject over another.

What is an example of a Sequence connection in baking a cake?

• First, mix the batter; next, pour it into a pan; then, bake it.

• Pour the batter into a pan; then, mix the ingredients; finally, bake it.

• Bake the cake; then, let it cool; finally, serve it.

• Mix the batter; then, serve it immediately.

Why is it important to understand text connections?

• It helps readers memorize the text better.

• It allows readers to skip parts of the text.

• Understanding text connections helps readers comprehend the relationships between ideas and events in a story.

• It makes reading more entertaining.

What is a Problem and Solution connection?

• A connection that identifies a problem and its resolution.

• A narrative that describes a character's journey.

• A method for analyzing data in research.

• A technique for summarizing a text.