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but not in the picture?
A 
the names of all the athletes
B 
who wore a light-colored shirt
C 
where the event was held
D 
which number each athlete wore
 3. Where do you find Welsh’s final score?
A 
in the picture
B 
in the caption
C 
in the passage
D 
in the title
 4. Which of these tells you that the boys 
took part in the finals?
A 
the passage
B 
the picture
C 
the caption for the picture
D 
the picture and the caption
Determine Important Information
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WEEK 4
READ THE PASSAGE
Remember the most important facts about boas.
Boas are large, powerful snakes. Some types of boas are as long as 18 feet.
All boas have strong muscles that help them move and help them eat.
Where Boas Live
Boas are found mostly in forests in parts of Mexico and South America. They 
live on the ground, in trees, and in or near water. Boas are good swimmers. They 
also can climb trees, twist around branches, and hang by their tails. Their body 
colors and skin patterns blend into the trees.
How Boas Eat
Boas are meat eaters. They hunt at night for small animals and birds. They first 
grab their prey with their teeth. Then they squeeze their prey to kill it. They swallow 
their food whole and do not chew. 
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Underline three sentences that tell more about where a boa lives 
and how a boa eats.
SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.