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Hedgehog Report: Linking Words That Connect Ideas

Read a report about hedgehogs and practice linking words such as also, another, and, more and but to connect ideas.

Grade 3ELAInteractive · Printable

Aligned toW.3.2.c

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  • 1 Common Core standard
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  • 10 questions
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Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Grade 3
Subject
ELA
Question types
Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Circle the answer, Sorting, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students identify linking words that connect ideas in an informative report.
  • Students choose linking words such as also, another, and, more and but to connect facts in the same group.
  • Students write sentences that use linking words correctly.

How to use

Review the linking words also, another, and, more and but, then read Priya's report together. Students answer the questions and write their own sentences.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

W.3.2.c

Use linking words and phrases such as also, another, and, more, and but to connect ideas within categories of information.

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Hedgehog Report: Linking Words That Connect Ideas

Use also, another, and, more and but to connect facts.

Read Priya's report

Linking words such as also, another, and, more and but connect ideas. Look for them as you read.

Hedgehogs

1Hedgehogs are small animals with spines on their backs. Wild hedgehogs live in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. Some people even keep them as pets. In this report, you will learn how hedgehogs look, what they eat and how they stay safe.

2A hedgehog's back is covered with stiff, sharp spines. It also has soft fur on its face and belly. Its legs are short, but it can move quickly. Another thing you might notice is its long, pointed nose.

3Hedgehogs eat beetles and worms. They also eat slugs and caterpillars. Hedgehogs find most of their food by smell, so they sniff along the ground as they walk. One more thing some hedgehogs eat is bird eggs that they find on the ground.

4Hedgehogs have a clever way to stay safe. When a hedgehog is scared, it curls up into a tight, prickly ball. Its spines stick out in every direction. Many animals give up instead of touching all those sharp spines.

5Now you know how hedgehogs look, what they eat and how they stay safe. These prickly little animals are full of surprises!

Linking words in Priya's report

Use Priya's report to answer the questions.

1.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2. Underline the linking word.

Itslegsareshort,butitcanmovequickly.

2.
In paragraph 3, Priya writes, "They also eat slugs and caterpillars." What does the linking word also tell the reader?
  • A. Hedgehogs eat these foods only in winter.
  • B. This sentence adds more foods to the list.
  • C. Hedgehogs do not like these foods very much.
  • D. This sentence starts a new topic about safety.
3.
Paragraph 4 is about how hedgehogs stay safe. Which sentence connects a new idea to that same group of facts?
  • A. They also eat bird eggs found on the ground.
  • B. Their bellies are also covered with soft fur.
  • C. Another food they like to eat is crickets.
  • D. Another way they stay safe is hiding in bushes.
4.
Priya is writing a new paragraph about where hedgehogs sleep. Write a linking word from the box in each blank. Use each word one time.
Word bank: but · more · and · another · also

Hedgehogs build nests out of dry leaves   grass. They often sleep under thick bushes. They   sleep in piles of logs.   cozy spot for a nest is under a shed. Hedgehogs rest in their nests during the day,   they leave them at night to look for food. In the fall, many hedgehogs build bigger nests with   leaves to stay warm in winter.

Choose and write linking words

Answer questions 5 to 7. Then write your own sentences about hedgehogs or another animal you know about.

5.
Sort the linking words by what they do.
butalsomoreanotherhoweverand
Adds a similar ideaShows a different idea
6.
Which sentence uses the linking word another correctly?
  • A. Hedgehogs eat beetles, another they eat worms.
  • B. Hedgehogs another like to eat caterpillars.
  • C. Another food that hedgehogs eat is slugs.
  • D. Hedgehogs are small another they move quickly.
7.
Read these two sentences: "Hedgehogs are small. They can walk a long way in one night." Which sentence joins them with the best linking word?
  • A. Hedgehogs are small, but they can walk a long way in one night.
  • B. Hedgehogs are small, also they can walk a long way in one night.
  • C. Hedgehogs are small, another they can walk a long way in one night.
  • D. Hedgehogs are small, more they can walk a long way in one night.
8.
also: Write two sentences about what an animal eats. Use the word also in your second sentence.
9.
another: Write two sentences about how an animal stays safe. Begin your second sentence with the words Another way.
10.
but: Write one sentence about an animal. Use the word but to show a difference.

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