Life of a butterfly, Favorite Season, and Spring Starts: essays in third grade

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[ LIFE OF BUTTERFLY ]
I have a long skinny body without any fur. My wings shimmer in the sun and shine like glitter in the moonlight. What am I? My name is Minyoung and I am an adult painted lady butterfly. You might think I am a gorgeous butterfly, but I actually used to have a big furry body with no wings! My body went through a metamorphosis and different stages to be an adult butterfly. 

My life began as a tiny egg, smaller than a pebble. My mother laid my egg with a sticky substance that is produced by my mom's body. The substance helps men and my egg stay on the leaf. I stay there for seven to ten days.

My second stage is the larvae stage. When I emerge from my egg, I start eating the shell of the egg. That is my very first meal. After I finish eating the shell, I start eating the leaf I was born on. As I eat and grow, I start to shed my skin. This is called molting. When I molt, it helps me grow bigger. 

My second to last stage is the pupa stage. In this stage I find a quiet place to make my chrysalis. A chrysalis is a soft covering around me. I molt the very last time and make a J shape. Then the chrysalis forms over my pupa, so I would stay safe inside. I stay there for 10 to 14 days. 

Finally, I emerge out of my chrysalis. I can't fly yet because my wings are wet, so I hang upside down for two hours and wait for them to dry and expand. When my wings are all dried and hardened, I search for nectar using my proboscis or long tongue. "Rah! Rah!" Oh no! A predator is about to eat me. Luckily, my vibrant black and orange patterns will make the predator think I am a "Monarch butterfly!' Sniff, sniff. Ahh! The predator stays frozen for a minute while I fly away. My wings are colorful like a rainbow, so I can mate and start the cycle again. As you can see,, I started as a tiny egg, but ended up being an adult butterfly by transforming through many stages. 

[Favorite Season]
December, 12, 2017
Looking out the window, I see a variety of colorful flowers growing in the bright green grass. The flowers are dancing because of the cool spring breeze. In my opinion, spring is the best season of all. To start with, I enjoy riding my fast and swift bike. For example, when I am bored and have nothing to do I enjoy cycling on a bright sunny spring day. Another reason I like spring is because of the beautiful rainy days. For instance, I get to jump in puddles with my favorite rubber boots. If I am fortunate enough, I can see a vibrant and colorful rainbow. 

Additionally, I also love to see butterflies in my backyard. Specifically, I can investigate them and learn more about them. In addition, I adore planting fruits and vegetables. In fact, planting food in my backyard makes me feel like a farmer and I get to spend time with my family. Most importantly, in spring comes Mother's Day! For example, I get to thank my mom and give her attractive and beautiful gifts. In conclusion, I think spring is the best season of all. Do you? 

[Spring Starts] 

The grass is fresh green
It sparkles in the sunlight
Lovable to me

The winds are humid
Warming up the cold weather
Slowly blowing plants

Blossoms are blooming
Bright in sunlight, pink and white
Peacefully dancing

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