Cottontail Cycle

This passage explains the life cycle of a rabbit, from birth to adulthood. Baby rabbits, called kits, are born blind and hairless and depend on their mothers for warmth and protection. As they grow, they open their eyes, begin to hop, and learn survival skills. The passage shows how each stage—kit, juvenile, and adult—prepares rabbits to live independently in the wild.

Students improve sequencing and chronological reasoning while learning about animal development. The passage expands life science vocabulary and reinforces reading comprehension through factual detail. It also promotes cross-curricular connections between science and literacy.