Reading Standards for Informational Text > Comparing and Contrasting Text Structures Across Texts (CCSS.RI.5.5) Practice Test

To see how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, follow these steps. First, a butterfly lays tiny eggs on a leaf. Next, the egg hatches into a hungry caterpillar that eats and grows. Then, after shedding its skin several times, the caterpillar hangs upside down and forms a chrysalis. Inside, its body changes in a process called metamorphosis. After about two weeks, the chrysalis darkens. Soon, it splits open. The new butterfly slowly pulls out, its wings crumpled and wet. After that, the butterfly pumps fluid into its wings and waits for them to dry. Finally, it flutters away to find flowers and, later, to lay eggs of its own. Each stage happens in order, and one step must finish before the next begins.

When a library book comes back, it goes through several steps before resting on a shelf. First, the librarian scans the book to remove it from the borrower's account. Next, the cover and pages are checked for damage or loose labels. Then, the book is wiped with a soft cloth, and a date sticker is updated if needed. After that, it is sorted onto a cart by call number so similar subjects stay together. Then the cart is rolled to the correct aisle. Finally, the book is slid into its proper spot so readers can find it again. Each step must happen in order, or the book could be misplaced. From return bin to shelf, the process follows a clear path that keeps the library organized.