Adding Sentences to Informational Writing

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Sea otters live near rocky beaches and enjoy cold water. They have thick fur coats with two parts to stay warm. What is the best addition to this paragraph?

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Sea otters have found ways to stay warm in cold water.

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Best sentence to add: Sea otters' fur has pockets for carrying items like rocks to break shells.

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Sea otters use parts of their bodies to survive.

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Stick insects are a tasty snack for birds and other animals. They hide by looking like sticks and don't move much, making them hard to spot in trees.

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Stick insects have ways to protect themselves from predators.

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Best addition to the paragraph: Some stick insects have colorful wings for safety, showing them to scare predators.

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Stick insects can escape predators.

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Kangaroos are unusual animals with strong legs that can jump 30 feet and warn others of danger.

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Kangaroos use their bodies to protect themselves.

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Best sentence to add: Kangaroos use what they have to stay safe and survive in the wild.

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Kangaroos use what they have to stay safe and survive in the wild.