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© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 3453 • Daily Reading Comprehension 
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WEEK 4
DAY 1
READ THE PASSAGE
Think about the information that is most important.
How to Groom a Zooraffa
If you’re thinking about getting a pet zooraffa, there is something you should 
know. Grooming a zooraffa takes work. Here are the steps to follow:
1.
Make an appointment at a carwash on a rainy day.
2.
Loosen the dirt on your zooraffa. A garden rake works best. Pull the 
rake through the fur about 50 times. Wear a mask to keep the dirt out 
of your eyes.
3.
Get a big blanket and some bubble bath. The bubble bath can smell 
nice, like vanilla or sweet potatoes.
4.
Put a strong leash on your pet and walk it to the carwash. Stay away 
from busy streets.
5.
Squirt some bubble bath on your zooraffa and send it through the wash.
6.
Afterward, use the blanket to clean between the zooraffa’s toes.
7.
Reward your zooraffa for getting clean. Toss it a porcupine pie.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
With a partner, retell the steps for grooming a zooraffa.
Use only the most important information.
SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. Which step involves a mask?
A 
step 1
B 
step 4
C 
step 2
D 
step 6
 2. Which step comes next after you get 
to the carwash?
A 
wear a mask
B 
reward your pet
C 
avoid busy streets
D 
squirt on bubble bath
 3. Which one helps you know the order 
of the steps for grooming a zooraffa?
A 
the title
B 
the introduction
C 
the hint to use a rake
D 
the numbers