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evidence the writer gives to support those claims.
Then remind students of the 
Determine 
Important Information
strategy. Say: 
When you have finished reading, think about how you 
would summarize the letter’s content to a friend. Summarizing text into a few short sentences 
can help you determine the most important information.
When students have finished reading, 
direct them to complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.
DAY
4
Remind students of the 
Evaluate Evidence
skill. Say: 
If an author makes a claim, it’s important 
that he or she back up the claim with evidence. Authors can support their personal opinions by 
providing examples. These examples can help you determine whether you agree with an 
author. 
Then remind students of the 
Ask Questions 
strategy. Say: 
Not all of your questions can be 
answered by rereading a passage. Keep track of any unanswered questions you have in order to 
search for the answers at a later time. 
Then have students read the passage. When students have 
finished reading, direct them to complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the 
answers together.
DAY
5
Tell students they will practice both the 
Author’s Purpose
and 
Evaluate Evidence
skills as they read 
about a unique, new way to study garbage. Remind students of the 
Determine Important 
Information
strategy. Say: 
When you have finished reading, ask yourself: What do I remember 
most from the passage? Think about why that information was important to you.
When 
students have finished reading, direct them to complete the skill and strategy practice activities. 
Review the answers together.
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