Water’s Dance Open Response

The passage covers water’s transformation between its three states—solid, liquid, and gas—emphasizing how temperature affects these transitions. It begins with the process of melting, where ice turns to water as energy breaks down the crystal structure. The text then explains evaporation, where liquid water becomes vapor as heat increases molecular movement. Lastly, it covers condensation, the process where water vapor cools and returns to a liquid state.

Reading about state changes in water enhances vocabulary development with terms like “melting,” “evaporation,” and “condensation.” The text fosters comprehension as students explore how energy influences molecular motion in different states of matter. It also encourages critical thinking by having students connect temperature changes to water’s physical transformations. The passage supports grammatical development by offering clear explanations of scientific processes in a logical sequence.