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to make inferences on their own by combining information from the text and personal 
background knowledge. Good readers take the information and apply it to similar situations. 
Remind students of the 
Make Connections 
strategy. Say: You are going to read about a robot 
called ASIMO. As you read, think about how a robot could be useful in your own life. Direct 
students to read the passage and complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the 
answers together.
DAY
4
Remind students of the 
Make Inferences
skill. Say: If I read that a boy is crying, I can infer that 
he is sad. The author does not directly say that the boy is sad, but I can use what I read and my 
own knowledge to make that inference. Good readers make inferences to help them better 
understand a text. Then remind students of the 
Organization 
strategy by reviewing organization 
options, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, main idea and 
details, and sequence. Say: As you read, think about how each paragraph is organized. Direct 
students to read the passage and complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the 
answers together.
DAY
5
Tell students they will practice both the 
Compare and Contrast
and 
Make Inferences
skills by 
reading about dolphin intelligence. Remind students to use the 
Make Connections
strategy as
they read. Say: Think about other sea creatures you know about or what you already know 
about dolphins. When students have finished reading the passage, direct them to complete the 
skill and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together. 
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