4.35 Read Informational 4 5 Band Worksheet

A passage explained that some historical photographs can be tricky to interpret. A photo shows what a camera captured, but it might not show what happened just before or after. The photographer might also choose what to include or leave out. The passage suggested reading captions, learning who took the photo, and comparing the photo with written accounts. This can help readers avoid making quick assumptions based on one image.

A passage about ecosystems explained that a “keystone species” has a bigger effect on its environment than you might expect from its numbers. The passage described sea otters that eat sea urchins. If otters disappear, urchins can multiply and eat too much kelp. Kelp forests provide shelter for many fish, so losing kelp can affect many species. The author said this chain reaction shows how connected ecosystems can be.

A passage described how advertisements sometimes use “cherry-picked” facts. That means the ad selects only the facts that make a product look good and leaves out facts that might change a reader’s mind. The passage gave an example: a cereal ad bragged about vitamins but did not mention the added sugar. The author recommended reading nutrition labels and comparing products to get a fuller picture.