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what happens at the beginning of the sea turtles’ lives. There is also a sequence in the story of 
the mother and daughter who travel to watch the turtles lay their eggs. Then remind students of 
the 
Monitor Comprehension
strategy. Say: You can keep track of the sequence in the passage by 
numbering or marking the events as you read. Have students read the instructions at the top of 
the page and the passage. When students have finished, direct them to complete the skill and 
strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.
DAY
4
Remind students of the 
Sequence
skill. Tell them they are going to read a passage about the Irish 
Potato Famine. Say: Look for dates and sequence signal words. This will help you better 
remember what happened and when. Then remind students of the 
Visualization
strategy. Say: 
Good readers visualize in order to better understand a topic. They make pictures in their 
minds from descriptive language in the text. Have students read the instructions at the top of the 
page and the passage. Then direct students to complete the skill and strategy practice activities. 
Review the answers together.
DAY
5
Tell students they will practice both the 
Main Idea and Details
and 
Sequence
skills. Remind 
students of the 
Monitor Comprehension 
strategy. Say: It helps to read a passage more than once 
when you are practicing more than one skill. Read once to focus on the main idea and details. 
Read again to focus on the sequence. Have students read the instructions at the top of the page 
and the passage. Then direct students to complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review 
the answers together.
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