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Why do ground squirrels build their homes in the ground? What's so unique about these burrows? Have individuals read about this burrowing animal, and then respond to five short answer questions that assess their comprehension of the information.
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Instructional Ideas
- Instruct pupils to highlight their answers within the text
- Include in a science study of animal classification
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes learners know the basic format of a letter and how to write one
- Even though part A directions ask readers not to refer back to the text for answers, encourage them to use the text to support their answers
Pros
- Comes with an answer key
- Includes a letter writing part
Cons
- Encourages individuals not to refer back to the text to find their answers