Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

STRATEGY PRACTICE
On a separate sheet of paper, sketch a statue of Bes, using details from the passage. 
Compare your sketch with a partner’s.
SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. The passage is mostly about 
.
A 
an island with an Egyptian name
B 
the characteristics of Egyptian myths
C 
the traits of one Egyptian god
D 
why Egyptians believed in gods
 2. How is Bes usually shown?
A 
as an evil spirit
B 
f
rom the front
C 
fighting others
D 
looking very serious
 3. What is an example of humorous behavior?
A 
wearing armor
B 
adorning masks
C 
protecting women and children
D 
making faces at babies
 4. The title of the passage refers to 
.
A 
Bes
B 
Ibiza
C 
an ancient Egyptian
D 
Egyptian armor
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3458 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
Comprehension Strategies and Skills 
In 
Daily Reading Comprehension,
students learn and practice the following commonly tested comprehension 
strategies and skills, all proven to increase students’ ability to read and understand a wide range of text types. 
You may also wish to post or distribute copies of page 8, which provides a student-friendly list of skills and 
helpful questions that students can ask themselves as they read.
 Strategies
Monitor Comprehension
Students learn to pay attention to their own reading 
process and notice when they are losing focus or when 
comprehension is breaking down. They can then 
employ another strategy to help them overcome their 
difficulty.