Daily Reading Practice

Day 6 of 10
Grade 3 ELA | Text Structure | Part A/Part B Format
FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.3.R.2.1 - Identify text structures such as chronology, comparison, and cause/effect.
IXL Skills: Identify text structures; Use text features
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Directions: Read the informational passage below carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Pay attention to how the author organized the information.
How a Butterfly Grows

Have you ever wondered how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? This amazing change happens in four stages over several weeks.

First, a butterfly lays tiny eggs on a leaf. The eggs are very small, about the size of a pinhead. After about five days, the eggs hatch and tiny caterpillars come out.

Next, the caterpillar spends its time eating leaves. It eats so much that it grows bigger and bigger. The caterpillar sheds its skin several times as it grows. This stage lasts about two weeks.

Then, something magical happens. The caterpillar attaches itself to a twig and forms a hard shell called a chrysalis. Inside this shell, the caterpillar's body completely changes. This stage takes about ten days.

Finally, a beautiful butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. Its wings are wet and crumpled at first. The butterfly waits for its wings to dry and then flies away to find flowers. The whole journey from egg to butterfly takes about one month.

Questions 1-2: Text Structure
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How is this passage MAINLY organized?
A
By comparing butterflies to other insects
B
By explaining a problem and its solution
C
By describing events in the order they happen (chronological order)
D
By listing reasons why butterflies are important
Part B
Which words from the passage BEST show its organization?
A
"amazing," "magical," "beautiful"
B
"First," "Next," "Then," "Finally"
C
"tiny," "bigger," "hard"
D
"eggs," "caterpillar," "butterfly"
Practice this skill on IXL: Identify text structures
Questions 3-4: Understanding Structure
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Why did the author organize the passage this way?
A
To help readers understand the steps of how a butterfly grows
B
To convince readers that butterflies are the best insects
C
To show how butterflies and moths are different
D
To explain why some caterpillars don't become butterflies
Part B
According to the passage, what happens AFTER the caterpillar forms a chrysalis?
A
The caterpillar eats more leaves.
B
The eggs hatch.
C
The caterpillar sheds its skin.
D
A butterfly emerges with wet wings.
Practice this skill on IXL: Determine the order of events in informational texts
FAST Success Kit | Grade 3 Daily Reading Practice | Day 6
FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.3.R.2.1 | Lexile: 530L-650L
Practice questions mirror Florida FAST assessment Part A/Part B format
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Answer Key (Teacher Reference)

Question 1 Part A: C - By describing events in the order they happen (chronological order)
The passage describes the butterfly life cycle in sequential order from egg to adult.
Question 1 Part B: B - "First," "Next," "Then," "Finally"
These transition words signal chronological/sequential order.
Question 2 Part A: A - To help readers understand the steps of how a butterfly grows
The sequential structure helps readers follow the stages of butterfly development.
Question 2 Part B: D - A butterfly emerges with wet wings.
The passage states "Finally, a beautiful butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. Its wings are wet."