Table 1.

Sample Coding of Cohesion and Embedded Questions

There are many types of insects in the world.	Introductory	Statement	Features of Insects
Some insects are ants.	Elaboration	Statement	Features of Insects
Other insects are crickets and mosquitoes.	Elaboration	Statement	Features of Insects
Here’s how you know if it’s an insect.	Extension	Statement	Features of Insects
Count each of its legs.	Elaboration	Interactive Prompt	Features of Insects
Count the number of body parts each one has.	Elaboration	Interactive Prompt	Features of Insects
There are types of insects who are great builders.	Introductory	Statement	Insect Builders
Ants make tunnels from dirt.	Elaboration	Statement	Insect Builders
Wasps make nests out of paper.	Elaboration	Statement	Insect Builders
These builder insects live in big communities.	Extension	Statement	Insect Builders

Note. Sample excerpts paraphrased from Bugs are Insects by Anne Rockwell.