• Practice for every day of the school year • Help students prepare for standardized testing

DAY
2
Remind students of the common reasons why an author writes: to entertain, to teach, to explain,
or to persuade. Then remind students of the 
Make Connections 
strategy, which was taught during 
Week 1. Say: When authors write, they often want to make a connection with the reader. As you 
think about the author’s purpose, look for parts of the passage where the author tries to make a 
connection with you. Read the instructions at the top of the page aloud. Then have students read 
the passage. When students have finished, direct them to complete the skill and strategy practice 
activities. Review the answers together.
DAY
3
Remind students of the 
Prediction
skill. Say: When we make predictions, we use clues from the 
passage and our own experiences to predict what will happen next. Then remind students of the 
Ask Questions
strategy. Say: As you read, ask questions about what you have read to make sure you 
understand what is happening and to make sure you don’t miss important clues in the passage to 
help you make a prediction. Read the instructions at the top of the page aloud. Then have students 
read the passage. When students have finished, direct them to complete the skill practice activity. 
Review the answers together. For the strategy practice activity, pair students or complete it as a group.
DAY
4
Remind students of the 
Prediction
skill and the 
Make Connections
strategy. Say: Because we use our 
own experiences to help us make a prediction, it is important we make connections with the text. 
As you read, notice what you already know about the things in the passage. Read the instructions 
at the top of the page aloud. Then have students read the passage. When students have finished, 
direct them to complete the skill practice activity. Review the answers together. For the strategy 
practice activity, pair students or complete it as a group.