Then, Before, Now, During, First, Not long after

Problem is, Solution is

like, same as, similar to, more than, however

for this reason, in order to, if.....then

Almost all, about, is, does, for instance

Description

Sequence

Problem and Solution

Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast

Money doesn't buy happiness

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

Informational

Historical Fiction

Kindess

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List 3 synonyms for the word HAPPY

List 3 antonyms for the word HAPPY

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All crocodilians are reptiles with long snouts, long tails, four short legs, tough skin, and sharp teeth. Members of the crocodilian family include alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gavials. Crocodilians live in warm weather throughout the year and they spend part of their time in the water and part of their time on land. Almost all crocodilians grow to be very large, with the largest more than 20 feet long. There are two kinds of alligators, fourteen kinds of crocodiles, eight kinds of caimans, and one kind of gavial.

Recently, scientists have gained an understanding of crocodile’s mating habits. After mating, Crocodiles lay hard-shelled eggs in a nest, in a hole scooped in the sand. When it is time to hatch, the infant crocodiles begin a loud chirping sound that leads the females to the nest, which she excavates. Finally, when all the babies are accounted for, the mother crocodile transports them to the shallow water where they will remain under adult protection for weeks to months.

On the river banks of the Nile River, home to some crocodiles, there are many kinds of birds, sometimes called crocodile birds because they are always hopping around crocodiles. The big crocodiles and the birds are useful to each other for several reasons. The birds eat flies and leeches that they find on the crocodiles’ skin and mouths. In this way, the birds get a good meal and the crocodiles get rid of the pesky leeches and flies. Sometimes an enemy frightens the birds who scream and fly away. This action gives the crocodiles a warning of danger.

In most parts of the world there are not as many crocodiles as there used to be. This is a problem because crocodiles are becoming endangered and also crocodiles are necessary to the balance of nature. Many crocodiles have died because people dried up the swamps and marshes where the crocodiles live. Poachers have also contributed to the dilemma as crocodiles have been desired for their strong, smooth, leathery skins. In order to preserve these mighty creatures, people must take care of the crocodiles’ environment and help put a stop to the needless shooting of these animals.

Alligators and crocodiles, along with their relatives the caimans and the gavials are very much alike. These crocodilians are reptiles with long snouts, long tails, four short legs, tough skin, and sharp teeth. There are some differences, however. Gavials have the longest snout and the most teeth. Some people say that alligators and crocodiles differ in the shape of their snouts and the positioning of their teeth. Zookeepers say that crocodiles move faster than alligators and have nastier dispositions.

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