Butterfly Food — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 1
- 2
- 3
Standards
- 2-LS2-1
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This science passage, 'The Butterfly's Busy Day', is crafted for second-grade students to understand cause and effect relationships in nature, aligning with NGSS 2-LS2-1. It details a butterfly's observable patterns, such as visiting flowers and sipping nectar, and links these actions (effects) to underlying causes like hunger and the need for energy. The passage also introduces the concept of pollination as a reciprocal cause-and-effect relationship between butterflies and flowers. This resource enhances reading comprehension and fosters an appreciation for the interconnectedness and predictable patterns in the natural world through a relatable animal example.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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Reading Passage
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Comprehension Quiz
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