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You can ask questions before reading to set a purpose for 
reading. You can also ask questions during and after reading to ensure that you understand 
the content of the text. 
When students have finished reading, direct them to complete the skill 
and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together. 
DAY
2
Remind students of the 
Cause and Effect
skill. Say: 
To find an effect, ask yourself: What 
happened? To find a cause, ask yourself: Why did that happen? Look for cause-and-effect
signal words or phrases, such as because, so, as a result, or therefore.
Tell students they are
going to read about the creation of a popular breakfast cereal. Then remind students of the 
Make 
Connections
strategy (Week 2). Say: 
Think about foods you eat for breakfast. This will help you 
make a connection with the text.
When students have finished reading, direct them to complete 
the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.
DAY
3
Review the 
Prediction
skill with students. Say: 
To make a prediction, think about what has 
already happened in the passage and how the characters have responded. Ask yourself: What 
will most likely happen next?
Then remind students of the 
Ask Questions 
strategy. Say: 
Pause 
briefly after each paragraph to think about any questions you have. When you continue 
reading, look for the answers. 
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 
Prediction
skill. Tell students they will practice making predictions as 
they read a story set far in the future. Say: