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Butterfly Reading Comprehension

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Butterfly Reading Comprehension

Colourful butterfly illustration

🦋 Part 1: Finding Facts

Read the butterfly passage carefully. Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. What do butterflies use their wings for?

Only for flying

Flying and staying warm

Making noise

2. Where do butterflies lay their eggs?

On leaves

In the ground

In trees

3. What do butterflies eat?

Leaves and grass

Nectar from flowers

Small insects

4. How many stages are in a butterfly's life cycle?

Three stages

Four stages

Five stages

🤔 Part 2: Making Inferences

Use clues from the text and your own thinking to answer these questions.

5. Why do you think butterflies have bright colours on their wings?
6. The text says butterflies like sunny days. What do you think happens to butterflies when it rains?
7. Butterflies visit many different flowers. How does this help the flowers?

🌿 Part 3: Butterflies in Aotearoa

8. Native butterflies are part of our taiao (natural environment). Why is it important to protect them?
9. Complete this sentence about butterflies:

Butterflies are special because they help _____________ by carrying pollen from flower to flower.

10. Draw a simple picture showing where you might see butterflies in your neighbourhood.

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