Non-Fiction

Comprehension Passages

With Constructed response using

R.A.C.E Strategy
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 Non Fiction Comprehension with
Constructed Response
This resource has been created for grades 3-
Students will
5. However, could be used with higher or lower
highlight
grade levels depending on the level of
specific
complexity you would like to teach. There are
evidence in
25 non fiction passages each with a specific
the
topic. Each passage is approximately 150 words
passage.
(1-2 paragraphs). Students will find text
evidence and color code the passage
accordingly. Then, answer a constructed
response question using the R.A.C.E. strategy.

25 Non Fiction
Passages about
many different
interesting topics!

Then, students can answer a

response question based on
what they read!
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 Table of Contents
page Title of NF page Title of NF
Passage Passage
5 Traveling Westward
18 Volcanoes
6 Sunflowers
19 Magnetism
7 Our Largest Organ
20 Staying Healthy
8 Tsunamis
21 Our Solar System
9 Going Green
22 Solids, Liquids, and
10 Venus Gasses
11 Tropical Rainforests 23 Tornadoes
12 Honest Abe 24 Recycling
13 Colonial America 25 Bottle Nose Dolphins
14 The Underground 26 Deserts
Railroad
27 Endangered Animals
15 Coral Reef
28 Honeybees
16 Global Warming
29 Great White Sharks
17 Our Amazing Eyes
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Traveling Westward Strategy

The first transcontinental railroad is often known as the
If you were a small business, how would you benefit from
internet of its age. By having a means to communicate from
the transcontinental railroad?
east to west, many people and businesses were finding
opportunity to grow and profit in ways they never dreamed
possible. The construction of the railroad allowed people to
travel faster and safer.
Restate
the
Question
It also allowed goods to be shipped across the country in
as little as a few days. This was a vast improvement compared
to months traveling in wagons from the east coast to west
coast. Answer
the
Question
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the transcontinental railroad was often known as.

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people and businesses were finding by traveling west. Evidence
from the
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what the railroad allowed people to do that they
couldn’t do before. Explain
Your
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what the railroad was a vast improvement from.
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Sunflowers Strategy
The sunflower is the perfect flower of September.
What types of benefits do sunflowers provide for people?
Sunflowers like to bloom in late summer and early fall. They love
to soak up the sun, and can grow to astonishing heights. Some
have been known to grow over twenty-five feet tall.
Historically, sunflowers have been used for cooking, medicine, Restate
beauty, and more! There are actually two types of sunflower the
seeds. Sunflower oil made for cooking is from a black seed Question
within the flower. Snack type foods are made of the striped
sunflower seed. Aside from sunflower seeds being a tasty
snack, this flower is a symbol of cheerfulness and happiness. Answer
the
Question
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when sunflowers like to bloom.

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sunflowers have been used for in history. Evidence
from the
text
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tall a sunflower can get. Explain
Your
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two different types of sunflower seeds.
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Our Largest Organ Strategy

Our skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.
Most of our skin is around 2mm thick. However, it can be How does our skin protect us?
thicker or thinner depending on the part of our body. For
example, our eyelids have much thinner skin than the bottom
of our feet! Your skin protects you from germs and bacteria.
It keeps the bad stuff out, and the good stuff in! It also
Restate
the
plays an important role in our senses. Our skin uses receptor Question
cells to send information to the brain when something feels
smooth, hot, cold, or causes us pain. Our skin also helps us
control our body temperature. When it is too hot, our body
sweats to cool us off. When we are too cold, our blood
Answer
vessels narrow to help keep us warm. the
Question

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our skin is protecting us from.
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our skin controls our body temperature. from the
text
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our skin protects us. Explain
Your
Highlight in blue the part of the text that states how answer
thick our skin is.
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Tsunamis Strategy
Tsunamis are large waves that are usually caused as the
aftermath of an earthquake or volcanic eruption. The What are tsunamis and how are they formed?
abrupt movement in the ocean floor, causes waves to form
in the middle of the ocean. These are known as “seismic
waves.” As the wave travels towards shore, it begins to gain
its massive height. Most tsunamis occur in the Pacific Restate
Ocean . This is due to the fact that it is known as Earth’s the
Question
“ring of Fire,” or the area where most tectonic shifts occur
such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Once the
lowest part of the wave hits, it creates a vacuum effect.
When this happens, the sea water retreats back, exposing Answer
the bare sea floor. This is warning that the tsunami will hit the
shore. Question

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definition of a tsunami.
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what “seismic waves” are. from the
text
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happens when the lowest part of the wave hits. Explain
Your
Highlight in blue the part of the text that explains why answer
most tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean.
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Going Green Strategy

One way people can “go green” is to use energy more
efficiently especially in their homes. Purchasing light bulbs How does “going green” help our environment?
for your home that use less energy is a simple way to start
the process. Also, being sure to turn off lights on all
electronic devices when they are not in use. Some people are
putting solar panels on the roofs of their homes. These
Restate
panels will absorb the sun which will then be converted into the
Question
energy. This is the cleanest most efficient way to save
energy in your home. Other things you can do are recycle
bottles, cans, and paper. You can also choose to walk or ride
your bike, carpool, or use public transportation. Answer
the
Question

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the most efficient way to save energy in your home.
Cite
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solar panels do for the home. from the
text
Highlight in yellow the part of the text that explains
what it means to “go green.” Explain
Your
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things you can recycle to help our environment.
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Venus Strategy
Venus is the brightest planet in our Solar System. With the
sun at the center, Venus is the closest planet to our home What are some interesting facts about Venus?
planet, Earth. Quite different from it’s fellow planets that
orbit the sun in an oval, Venus orbits the sun in a perfect
circle. It takes Venus 225 days to orbit the sun one time.
Known as retrograde rotation, Venus orbits in the opposite
Restate
the
direction of the other planets in our Solar System. However,
Question
Venus does share some similarities to our home planet, Earth.
Known as Earth’s “twin,” Venus and Earth are very similar in
size. Both planets have a thick layer of melted rock around
the center, and an outer layer of solid rock.
Answer
the
Question

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the direction in which Venus orbits the sun.
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long it takes Venus to orbit the sun. from the
text
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which other planet shares similarities with Venus. Explain
Your
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the similarities between Venus and Earth.
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Tropical Rainforests Strategy

Tropical rainforests are Earth’s largest biome. While these What is the weather like in a tropical rainforest?
rainforests reach very hot temperatures, tropical rainforests
typically do not exceed the temperatures of drier places to the
north and south of the equator.
Restate
Much of the rainforest is covered with clouds and only sees the
sunshine between the hours of four and six. While the Question
temperatures may not reach extreme highs, the air is thick and
humid due to the high amount of rainfall. Many animals adapt to
the warm and wet conditions of the rainforest. Answer
the
Question

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Earth’s largest Biome is.
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comparison between the rainforest and drier places from the
north and south of the equator. text
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when a rainforest will typically see sunshine. Explain
Your
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the rainforest air is thick and humid.
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Honest Abe Strategy

Abraham Lincoln was born in rural Kentucky in 1809. His
How did Abraham Lincoln come to be president?
family struggled financially, therefore he helped support his
family by working at a young age. While he worked, he
educated himself to read and write.
Restate
As a self taught man, Abraham Lincoln eventually devoted the
his studies to law. His time practicing law, earned him the title Question
of “Honest Abe.” In 1860, Abraham Lincoln won the
presidential election and was inaugurated in March of 1861.
The south strongly disagreed with many of Lincoln’s
political views.
Answer
the
Question

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where Lincoln was born.
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Lincoln had to work at a young age. from the
text
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when Lincoln earned the title “Honest Abe.” Explain
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Lincoln was officially named president of the United answer
States.
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Colonial America Strategy

Colonial America is the time period in which small groups of
people came to North America to settle and begin new lives. How did the colonies of America form and grow?
About four hundred years ago, settlers came from various
countries such as Spain, England, France, Holland, and Sweden.
These settlers who came to establish this new world were
known as colonists.
Restate
the
Question
These settlements grew into towns. The colonies began to
spread as farmers became wealthy by growing crops on
plantations. Word spread fast that there were new
opportunities, and this led to thousands of new settlers coming Answer
to claim land and start a new life. The thirteen colonies formed, the
which would later become the first thirteen states. Question

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definition of Colonial America.
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the colonists were. from the
text
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how colonies began to spread. Explain
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new opportunities led to new settlers coming to answer
America.
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The Underground Railroad Strategy

The Underground Railroad was not actually underground, or What was The Underground Railroad and how did it work?
even a railroad. Rather, it was a network of people and homes
that hid fugitive slaves along their escape to freedom to the
north. The system used railroad terms in order to maintain its
secrecy. The people leading the slaves were known as Restate
“conductors.” The homes hiding slaves were known as “stations.” the
Question
Many people felt slavery was wrong and immoral and therefore
did their part to help slaves regain freedom. Others, such as
Harriet Tubman, were former slaves themselves who came back Answer
to help others escape. the
Question

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definition of The Underground Railroad.
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who the “conductors” were. from the
text
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what “stations” were. Explain
Your
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many felt about slavery at this time.
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Coral Reef Strategy

Coral reefs are astonishing structures. The reef itself What are a few interesting facts about coral reefs?
is actually made of tiny organisms. These organisms are
called polyps. As the polyps die, more grow on top to
form an even larger reef. Coral reefs grow very slowly.
It is estimated that large reefs may grow only about one
Restate
the
to two centimeters per year! Coral reefs serve as a Question
habitat and protection for several different species of
fish. Because of the many different nutrients they
provide, you will find a diverse group of fish living there. Answer
Coral reefs also help with the protection of coastlines the
from damage during tropical storms. Question

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the reef is actually made of.
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reefs grow. from the
text
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why a diverse group of fish live in coral reefs. Explain
Your
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coral reefs can protect.
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Global Warming Strategy

Global Warming is used to describe the rising of our Earth’s What is Global Warming?
temperature. It is different than day to day weather. Global
Warming looks at studies of climate change over many years.
Scientists are seeing a pattern of warmer temperatures that
are having a direct impact on our environment. Many scientists
Restate
believe that this is due to “The Greenhouse Effect.” Picture the
Question
Earth to be a giant greenhouse. The greenhouse lets in
sunlight which heats the ground. The heat cannot escape due
to the “walls” which are carbon gases. These gases are
generally caused from pollution from cars, trucks, and Answer
buildings which are emitting harmful chemicals into the air. the
Question

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Global Warming is used to describe.
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scientists are seeing a pattern of. from the
text
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what scientists believe the warming is being caused by. Explain
Your
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”The Greenhouse Effect” is.
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Our Amazing Eyes Strategy

Our eyes have many components that work together to help What are some components of the eye and how do they
us see. When we look at something, we are actually looking at work?
light that is reflected off an object. The light rays bounce off
objects and reflect into our eyes! Two of the most amazing
parts of the eye organ are the pupil and iris. Restate
the
That tiny black dot in the middle of our eye is called our pupil. Question
The colored part around our eye is the iris, which is actually a
muscle. With the help of the iris, if light is too bright, the pupil
will constrict, to let in less light. When it is dark, the iris will open Answer
the pupil so more light can get in. the
Question
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what we are actually looking at when we are looking at
something. Cite
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two most important parts of the eye. from the
text
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what the tiny dot in the middle of our eye is called. Explain
Your
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the iris helps us see light and dark.
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Volcanoes Strategy
Volcanoes are openings in the Earth’s crust where hot liquid What are the different types of volcanoes and what
rock, also known as magma, erupts to the surface. There are happens when one erupts?
three different types of volcanoes; active, dormant, and
extinct. Active volcanoes are in the process of erupting, or
have recently erupted. A dormant volcano has not erupted in a Restate
long time but still has the potential to erupt. Scientists believe the
an extinct volcano will never erupt again. When an active or Question
dormant volcano erupt, the magma that eventually pushes
through to the surface is called lava. Hot, thin, lava will flow
farther. Answer
the
Question
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the definition of a volcano.
Cite
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three different types of volcanoes. from the
text
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what a dormant volcano is. Explain
Your
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happens when an active or dormant volcano erupt.
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Magnetism Strategy
Did you know that Earth is actually one giant magnet? The Why is Earth considered to be a giant magnet?
Earth’s core is made mostly of iron. On the outer portion of
the core is liquid iron which spins to make our Earth magnetic.
This is precisely why we have north and south poles. The
Earth’s magnetism helps a compass gauge direction, animals Restate
migrate, and protects us from the sun’s solar wind and the
radiation. Magnets contain unique properties. Usually an Question
object will contain electrons which spin in random directions.
These electrons will eventually cancel each other out.
However, the atoms in a magnet are uniquely formed so that Answer
the electrons are spinning in the same direction. the
Question
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Earth actually is.

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Earth’s core. from the
text
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what Earth’s magnetism helps with. Explain
Your
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electrons play a role in magnetism.
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Staying Healthy Strategy

It is important to be sure you are getting all of the food
groups into your diet. Not having too many sugary sweets and What are some ways you can live a healthy life?
drinks is a great start. Be sure to eat nutrient rich foods with
protein such as spinach and chicken. You should be drinking
half of your body weight in water. If you are 80 pounds,
drinking 40 oz of water a day should be your goal!
Restate
the
Question
Exercising is another important way to stay healthy. Playing
sports is a great way to include exercise into your weekly
routine. Experts recommend three days of activity that
brings your heart rate up. Jog, ride your bike, or do some
Answer
the
jumping jacks in your yard. Just be sure to keep that body Question
moving!
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good start to a healthy diet is.

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foods. from the
text
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much water you should be drinking. Explain
Your
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experts recommend for exercising.
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Our Solar System Strategy

Our Solar system is very complex! If you want to paint a What makes up our solar system?
picture in your mind of what it looks like, start with the sun at
the very center. Then picture planets, and other objects such
as asteroids, orbiting around the sun.
Restate
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are closest to the sun and the
they are known as terrestrial planets. These planets have a Question
hard, rocky, surface. The farthest planets from the sun are
Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune. These planets are
known as gas giants because they are made up of mostly Answer
hydrogen. the
Question
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how the solar system is designed.

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planets that are closest to the sun. from the
text
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the planets farthest from the sun. Explain
Your
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the furthermost planets are known as gas giants.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gasses Strategy

Matter is all around us. In fact, if you are reading this on a
piece of paper, you are holding matter in your hands! Matter is What are the three forms of matter?
any object that takes up space and has mass. Matter is made
up of atoms and molecules. These molecules do not change, but
the way they move around does. When the atoms and
molecules of matter change, it can take different forms. These Restate
three forms are solids, liquids, and gasses. An example of the
water in solid form is ice. Solids are anything that can hold its Question
own shape. Its particles are packed together tightly and do
not move or slide past each other. Other examples of solids
are books, bottles, furniture, etc. Particles in liquids are not Answer
packed together as tightly and are able to move and slide the
around past each other. Milk, juice, and soda are examples of Question
liquids.
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definition of matter. Cite
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matter is made up of. from the
text
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example of a solid. Explain
Your
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example of a liquid.
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Tornadoes Strategy
Have you ever seen those funneling winds that can sweep
What makes a tornado dangerous?
through entire cities? These dangerous storms are known as
tornadoes. Tornadoes are formed after a thunderstorm. The
United States is home to many tornadoes every year.
Restate
“Tornado Alley” is hit with the most destruction. This is a the
group of states where tornadoes are most common. Tornado Question
Alley includes South Dakota, Nebraska, Kanas, Oklahoma,
Northern Texas, and Eastern Colorado. The funneling winds
of a tornado can grow to be 660 ft wide and up to 70 miles
per hour in speed!
Answer
the
Question
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when a tornado is formed.

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name of the place with the most destruction. from the
text
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states are part of “Tornado Alley.” Explain
Your
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wide and fast a tornado can be.
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Recycling Strategy
Imagine how much we could save our environment if we
were sure to recycle when disposing of our garbage. It is Why is it important to recycle our trash?
important to know what to recycle and to be sure to
remember every time we throw away a piece of trash. The
most commonly recycled items are aluminum cans, plastic
bottles, and paper. Restate
the
The recycling symbol has three arrows and each arrow Question
has a special meaning. The first arrow is the first step which
is to collect all the materials that need to be recycled. The
second arrow is for processing the materials to make new Answer
things. The last step is for consumers to buy the new the
products from recycled materials. Question

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most commonly recycled items.
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the first arrow on the recycling symbol means. from the
text
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what the second arrow on the recycling symbol means. Explain
Your
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the third arrow on the recycling symbol means.
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Bottlenose Dolphins Strategy

Bottlenose dolphins are intriguing mammals. It is no wonder What are some interesting facts about bottlenose dolphins?
many people love to swim with them and watch their many
tricks!

Bottlenose dolphins travel in groups called pods. Not all Restate

pods migrate. Some prefer to stay in one area or territory. the
These specific dolphins live in tropical temperate oceans Question
around the world. Bottlenose dolphins can reach speeds over
30 km an hour and dive as deep as 250 meters below the
surface. Full of many acrobatic tricks, these dolphins can Answer
jump out of the water up to five meters! the
Question

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bottlenose dolphins travel.
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Evidence
kind of temperatures bottlenose dolphins prefer to from the
live in. text
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how fast and deep bottlenose dolphins can swim. Explain
Your
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acrobatic trick a bottlenose dolphin can do.
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Deserts Strategy
Imagine yourself sitting on a sand dune. The sun is
What would it be like to visit a desert?
beating down, there is little water, and the soil beneath your
feet is hot and dry. The sand stretches for miles and it
seems so does the heat. These are all characteristics of a
desert. Deserts get very little rain; usually ten or less inches Restate
a year. Since desert grounds are not very insulated, they do the
not often hold the heat when the sun goes down. This means Question
many deserts are actually rather cold at nighttime! Animals
need to adapt to the heat and lack of water to be able to
survive. Many animals of the desert are nocturnal, which
means they will sleep during the day when it is hottest, and
Answer
the
come out at night. Question

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what it is like to live in a desert.
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much rainfall deserts get. from the
text
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the temperature of deserts at night. Explain
Your
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animals are nocturnal in the desert.
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Endangered Animals Strategy

Endangered animals are animals who are likely to soon What are two ways animals are becoming endangered?
become extinct. There are many reasons for why this may
happen. Sadly, one reason some animals become endangered
can be the effects of humans. Many animals are hunted not
only for food but for possessions such as leather and furs. Restate
Pollution is another way animals can become endangered. the
Many fish and other species swallow these harmful materials Question
causing them to become sick and die. When one species dies,
other species are in danger as well. Climate change can also
affect many animals’ feeding patterns as well as their Answer
habitats. Loss of habitat is a major threat to animals. If their the
homes are destroyed, they cannot thrive. Question

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what an endangered animal is.
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example of how humans can be responsible for from the
endangering animals. text
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how pollution can affect animals. Explain
Your
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how climate change can endanger animals.
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Honeybees Strategy
Honeybees are a very intelligent species. They are hard
workers and play an important role in nature. Honey bees help What are the different roles of honeybees?
pollinate flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They bring pollen
between male and female parts of the plant to help them grow
seeds and fruit. There are three types of bees that live in a
hive; the queen, the workers, and the drones. Queen honey Restate
bees stay in the hive and keep charge. She is the one who will the
Question
lay the eggs and create future honey bees. In the summer
months, the queen bee can lay up to 2,500 eggs a day! Drones
are male bees and are responsible for mating with the queen.
The worker bees are female and have a very important role. Answer
They go out and seek nectar and pollen from flowers, the
pollinate plants, and build and protect the hive. Question

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examples of what honeybees pollinate.
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where honeybees bring pollen and why. from the
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what the queen honeybee does. Explain
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the drones and worker bees are responsible for.
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Great White Sharks Strategy

Great whites are known as the largest predatory fish on What makes the great white such an intriguing fish?
Earth. On average the great white grows to be about fifteen
ft. in length. However marine experts have found sharks
measuring up to twenty ft. long. With its massive size and
incredible stealth, this shark is a sneaky predator. The great Restate
white shark often approaches its prey from below and behind the
making it impossible for its target to have time to react. Some Question
of its most common prey are seals and sea lions. The great
white has some intriguing features that make this creature
very unique. Unlike many sharks, the great white can regulate Answer
its body temperature. the
Question

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large a great white grows to be.
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the great white is a sneaky predator. from the
text
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examples of a great white’s common prey. Explain
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unique feature of a great white shark.