► Build Background
► Language & Grammar
Elaborate Use Complex Sentences
► Prepare to Read
Learn Key Vocabulary
Learn a Reading Strategy
Make Inferences
► Read and Write
Focus on Genre
Short Story
Apply the Reading Strategy
Make Inferences
Critical Thinking
Reading Fluency
Read with Expression
Vocabulary Review
Write About the Guiding Question
► Connect Across the Curriculum
Literary Analysis
Infer the Main Idea
Evaluate Informational Text
Vocabulary Study
Use Context Clues: Multiple-Meaning Words
Research/Speaking
Research Exercises
Language and Grammar
Elaborate
Writing and Grammar
Use a Variety of Sentences
Anticipation Guide Think about what is important when it comes to competition. Tell if you agree or disagree with these statements.
| Agree | Disagree | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Winning is the most important thing in a competition. | ________ | ________ |
| 2. Losing can teach you something. | ________ | ________ |
| 3. Sometimes, you should let someone else win. | ________ | ________ |
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