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Reading: Informational Text4th Grade

RI.4.9

Integrate information from two texts on the same topic to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

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Read two articles on the same topic and help your child combine what they learned from both.
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  1. Question 1
    Text A: "Mars has a thin atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide." Text B: "Mars has massive dust storms that can cover the entire planet for months." Using both texts, what can you explain about Mars?
    • Both its atmospheric composition AND its extreme weather patterns
    • Only its atmosphere
    • Nothing new
    • Only its weather
  2. Question 2
    Read the two texts about butterflies and moths. Text 1: Butterflies Butterflies are a type of insect. They are usually active in the daytime, flying around when the sun is out. When a butterfly lands to rest, its colorful wings often close and stand straight up over its back. To grow from a larva into an adult, a butterfly forms a hard casing called a chrysalis. Text 2: Moths Moths are also insects, and they are related to butterflies. Many moths are active at night, flying when it is dark. When a moth rests, its wings usually lay flat against its body. To grow from a larva into an adult, a moth spins a soft, silky covering called a cocoon around itself. Which statement correctly combines information from both texts?
    • Butterflies are insects known for their colorful wings that close upwards when they rest.
    • Both butterflies and moths are insects that change from larva to adult, but butterflies are active in the daytime and make a chrysalis, while moths are often active at night and make a cocoon.
    • Moths are insects that are often active at night and spin a silky cocoon when they grow.
    • Butterflies and moths are exactly alike because they both fly and have wings.
  3. Question 3
    Text A says wolves were removed from Yellowstone in the 1920s. Text B says after wolves were reintroduced in 1995, the elk population became healthier and rivers changed course. Combining these texts helps you understand —
    • Wolves are dangerous
    • 1995 was an important year
    • The long-term impact of removing and then restoring a species to an ecosystem
    • Rivers always change course

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