Practice - Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

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One way to organize information in a nonfiction text is to compare
and contrast. When you compare two things, you show how they
are similar. When you contrast two things, you show how they are
different.
Read the passage below. Then complete the Venn diagram with
information about the two kinds of forests.
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Practice
Comprehension:
Compare and Contrast
Two important biomes, or communities of plants and animals in a
particular climate, are the coniferous forest biome and the deciduous forest
biome. Coniferous forests are made up primarily of trees that bear cones,
such as spruce and fi r. Because no leaves fall to the ground and decompose,
the soil in coniferous forests is not very rich. Coniferous forests are often
found in colder climates in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Deciduous forests have trees with leaves. Oak and maple trees are found
in deciduous forests. When leaves fall to the ground and decay, they make
the soil very rich. The climate of a deciduous forest is mild. These forests are
also found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Coniferous
Forests
Forests of the World • Grade 5/Unit 1
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Deciduous
Forests
At Home: Work with a parent or helper. Draw pictures of
coniferous and deciduous trees.
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