Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

DAY
4
Remind students of the 
Sequence
skill. Say: 
Look for words that indicate a sequence, such as 
first, next, or finally. Also look for words that give more specific details about the sequence, 
such as while, during, once, or throughout.
Remind students of the 
Visualization
strategy. Say: 
You are going to read about a historical medical advance. As you read, make a picture in your 
mind of what the doctor and the patient looked like. 
When students have finished reading, 
direct them to complete the skill practice activity. Review the answers together. Then have 
students complete the strategy practice activity and compare their sketches with a partner.
DAY
5
Tell students they will practice both the 
Main Idea and Details
and 
Sequence
skills by reading 
about how to make attractive and effective posters. Then remind students of the 
Monitor 
Comprehension
strategy. Say: 
Good readers summarize main ideas to make sure they are 
following the information presented. Reread each section as necessary before continuing the 
next section. 
When students have finished reading, direct them to complete the skill and strategy 
practice activities. Review the answers together.
Main Idea and Details
Students look for the central idea or message of a passage or story.
They also find details that best support the main idea.
Sequence
Students look for the order of events or steps in a process.
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