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Ever wonder why fish disappear from the surface of the water in cold weather? Fifth graders read a fun story about the magical fish tribe and their underwater bonfire before answering four comprehension questions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Attach to a homework packet for language arts
- Use in a unit on pourquoi tales
- Have readers write their own fictional story about why a selected animal does something
Classroom Considerations
- Reading passage is long at over two pages, and only includes four questions; consider adding your own questions as well
Pros
- Questions focus on making inferences
- Follows the format of pourquoi tales
Cons
- None