Sequencing Events in Nonfiction

Sequencing Events in Nonfiction

Read each passage carefully. Then, answer the questions by putting the events in the correct order or identifying temporal words.

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

First, a female butterfly lays tiny eggs on a leaf. After a few days, a small caterpillar hatches from each egg. The caterpillar eats many leaves and grows bigger. Next, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis around itself. Inside the chrysalis, amazing changes happen. Finally, a beautiful butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. The butterfly will then lay its own eggs, and the cycle begins again.

Number the steps in the butterfly's life cycle in the correct order from 1 to 5.

Fill in the blank with the temporal word from the passage that best completes each sentence.

1.  , a female butterfly lays tiny eggs on a leaf.

2. The caterpillar eats many leaves and grows bigger.  , the caterpillar forms a chrysalis around itself.

3.  , a beautiful butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.

How a Seed Grows into a Plant

To begin, a tiny seed is planted in the soil. It needs sunlight, water, and warm temperatures to grow. Soon after, the seed absorbs water and swells. Then, a small root grows downwards into the soil, anchoring the plant. Following this, a tiny shoot pushes upwards towards the sunlight. Eventually, leaves unfurl, and the plant continues to grow taller and stronger, producing flowers and then new seeds.

1. What is the first thing that happens when a seed grows into a plant?

2. What happens immediately after the seed absorbs water and swells?

3. What is the final stage of a plant's growth described in the passage?

Read each statement and circle True or False.

1. According to the passage, the root grows upwards towards the sunlight.

2. The passage states that leaves unfurl before the shoot pushes upwards.