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 4.
 
Which is not a way a sea otter grooms?
A 
It twists its body to reach its fur.
B 
It combs its fur with its claws.
C 
It blows air into its fur.
D 
It presses its fur to get out
the air bubbles.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Write one way otters and people are similar and one way
they are different.
Character and Setting
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3453 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
WEEK 28
DAY 2
READ THE PASSAGE
Visualize the passage and the ways Peter reacts to his aunt.
My Name Is Peter!
Peter hid behind the living room curtain. Every few moments, he pulled back
a bit of the cloth to peek outside. Soon the truck would pull up. Aunt Mitzi never 
missed his birthday. Peter dreaded her arrival. He knew what would happen.
A red truck pulled up to the curb with its horn beeping. The whole 
neighborhood would know Aunt Mitzi had arrived. Peter froze as he watched his 
aunt stride up the driveway. There was no getting away. He turned to the door as 
Aunt Mitzi rushed in.
“Petey!” she boomed. Peter’s face turned red. Aunt Mitzi hugged Peter so 
tightly that she lifted him off the floor. Then she landed a red-lipstick kiss right on
his cheek.
“Uh, hi, Aunt Mitzi,” Peter grunted.
Aunt Mitzi smiled at Peter all afternoon, and she pinched his cheeks, too. 
“You’ve gotten so big, Petey!” she marveled. Peter didn’t mind the big hug, and he 
actually liked the attention. But he hated the nickname. 
SKILL PRACTICE
Read the question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1.
 
When does the passage take place?
A 
at night
B 
on Aunt Mitzi’s birthday
C 
on a school day
D 
on Peter’s birthday