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When the baby is hungry, first she puts her fingers into her mouth. Then she will cry until she gets fed.

The Manatee population is threatened because many careless boaters drive too fast and hit them with boat propellers.

A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it moves across the water. A tornado is a storm that develops on land, with no warning, and moves in a circular motion with heavy...

same as, similar, alike, as well as, also, both, instead of, on the other hand, different from, and as opposed to

Animals sleep in a variety of positions. Cats curl up as opposed to horses that sleep standing or bats that sleep hanging upside down.

Puppies sometimes chew shoes. One solution is to always put shoes away in a closet.

so, because, since, therefore, if/then, this led to, as a result, a reason why, may be due to, consequently, for this reason

Which text structure does the author explain how two or more things are alike and how they are different

A hurricane blew the roof off the house. As a result, the family had no place to live.

first, next, then, before, after, finally, following, dates, and times

Which text structure does the author list one or more causes and the resulting effects?

To make a great snowball, first I find clean wet snow. Next, I roll the snow into a ball. Then, I pack it tightly together and throw it.

When I bake cookies, first I preheat the oven. Then I place the cookie sheet on the rack. Finally, I remove them 20 minutes later.

There are many signs to tell when a dog is angry. For instance, it might growl and show its teeth.

I was late to school this morning because my bus was stuck in traffic.

Which text structure does the author list the items or events in chronological order; how to make or do something

South Florida has a tropical climate. The rainy season is during the summer. There are a number of lightning strikes in those months.

Animals sleep different amounts. Donkeys sleep around three hours a day. Unlike pythons who sleep about 18 hours daily!

Alligators are large reptiles. American alligators specifically can weigh up to 1000lbs! Most of them live in Florida and Louisiana.

Kittens are similar to lions. They are both felines.They both have sharp teeth. However, a lion is much bigger than a kitten.

Dominos was closed, so we ordered from Pizza Hut instead.