Nonfiction Text Structures

Crocodiles and alligators look very much alike, but there are multiple ways to tell them apart. The crocodile has a pointy snout, whereas the alligator's snout is rounder. The crocodile weighs less than the alligator, and can move faster. Both animals have an extra-long lower tooth. When the mouth is closed, the tooth is hidden inside the mouth.

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Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821. She taught at a school and worked at the U.S. Patent Office. In 1861, when the Civil War began, Clara began working as a nurse. She brought supplies to soldiers and worked on the battlefield. In fact, she was called the "Angel of the Battlefield". In 1869, Clara went to Europe, where she worked with the Red Cross. Clara finally returned to the U.S. in 1873, and in 1881, she set up the American National Red Cross. Clara Barton helped many people in her lifetime.

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First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. The oven needs to be nice and hot when the meatballs go in. After that, mix together the ground beef, egg, and rice in a large bowl. Next, add salt and pepper and shape the mixture into balls, which must all be around the same size. Lastly, bake the meatballs for 40 minutes. When you remove them from the oven, let them cool for a couple minutes before eating them. Finally, you may enjoy this delicious treat!

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Today, more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these same people get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a result, many newspapers have gone out of business, leaving people without jobs.

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Do you ever forget to bring your completed homework to school? This can be so frustrating, especially when you know you did your homework, but there's no way to prove that to your teacher. One way to prevent this issue is leaving your work in a place that's easy to see, and right by the front door.

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The capybara is one of the world's largest rodents. Capybaras have brown fur, and can weigh up to 145 pounds. They love water and spend most of their time in swamps, ponds, and rivers. If you want to see a capybara in the wild, you will have to travel to Central or South America.

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