Here is the completed worksheet with answers based on the paragraph:
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What is happening?
Leaves on trees are changing from green to bright colors like red, yellow, orange, and brown.
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When does this happen?
This happens in the fall (autumn), as trees prepare for winter.
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Why does this happen?
This happens because trees stop making chlorophyll (the pigment that makes leaves green) when there isn’t enough sunlight in winter. As the green fades, other colors that were always there — but hidden — become visible.
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How does this happen?
Trees need sunlight and chlorophyll to make food. In winter, less sunlight means trees stop producing chlorophyll. Without it, the green color disappears, revealing red (from sugar reacting to sun), yellow and orange (always present under green), and brown (from leftover waste).
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Who is this story about?
The story is about Julie, a girl who loves autumn and enjoys watching the colorful changes in the trees.
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Where is this happening?
This is happening where Julie lives — in a place that experiences seasons, specifically autumn, with trees that change color before winter.
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✔ Summary: The paragraph describes the natural process of autumn leaf color change through Julie’s eyes. It explains the science behind why leaves turn colorful (loss of chlorophyll due to less sunlight) and connects it to Julie’s personal enjoyment of the seasonal spectacle.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of informational text worksheet.
