Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. What type of information is included in the
bulleted list?
A 
foods settlers needed to find along the trail
B 
the ingredients needed for a popular meal on 
the trail
C 
supplies needed for trade along the trail
D 
recommended foods to take on the trail
 2. Why does the recipe use a numbered list instead
of bullets?
A 
to show the order of the steps
B 
to give cooks several choices
C 
to show the number of ingredients
D 
to list the benefits of making the dessert 
 3. How are the items in the bulleted list arranged?
A 
in order of importance
B 
by meal
C 
by food type
D 
in alphabetical order
 4. What would settlers need in addition to the items 
on the bulleted list to make spotted pup? 
A 
sugar
B 
salt
C 
a cow
D 
rice 
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Which information would be most useful for someone preparing for a camping trip? 
Why?
 
Spotted Pup
1. Stir together ¾ cup rice, 4 cups milk, 
and ¾ cup sugar in a kettle and cover.
 2. Cook over a low fire for 20 minutes. 
 3. Stir in 1 cup raisins and cook
for 10 more minutes. 
 4. Serve warm or cooled.
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3458 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
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WEEK 18
DAY 2
READ THE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Study the different parts of the table of contents.