If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat?

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If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat?
Fiction: Fluency – Q1:1
Monday Tuesday
Before you read, make a prediction about Reread the story aloud to someone. Have
this story based on the title. the person you read to sign their name
below.
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Listener _______________________________
Why did the author include a pronunciation Who are the characters in the story?
key?

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Using a timer, see how long it takes you to What is Gina’s problem?
read the entire story. Record your time
below.
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Where does the story take place? Based on the evidence, how do you think
Support your answer with evidence from the text. Gina will solve her problem?

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Wednesday Thursday
Reread the story aloud to someone. Have Using a timer, see how long it takes you to
the person you read to sign their name read the entire story. Record your time
below. below. Did your time improve?

Listener _______________________________
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According to the story, what is a mnemonic When might you use the mnemonic device
device? Never Eat Soggy Waffles?

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How does Gina feel at the beginning of the story? After reading the story, what do you think the
Support your answer with evidence from the text. students will do next?

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Edward feels mnemonic devices are too hard for Have you ever used a mnemonic device? If
kids his age. How does Mrs. Jackson change his so, what was it?
mind?
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If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat?
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If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat?
Answer Key - Fiction: Fluency – Q1:1
Monday
Before you read, make a prediction about
this story based on the title.
Accept all reasonable answers.
Why did the author include a pronunciation
key?
So the reader would know how to say
(pronounce) a word in the story.
Using a timer, see how long it takes you to
read the entire story. Record your time
below.
_______ minutes _______ seconds
Where does the story take place?
Support your answer with evidence from the text.
In the school library. The school librarian
overheard their conversation.
Wednesday
Reread the story aloud to someone. Have
the person you read to sign their name
below.
Listener _______________________________
According to the story, what is a mnemonic
device?
They are memory tricks that help you
remember information.
How does Gina feel at the beginning of the story? After reading the story, what do you think the
Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Upset or frustrated. She looked at her notes
and shook her head.
Edward feels mnemonic devices are too hard for
kids his age. How does Mrs. Jackson change his
mind?
She shows him he has been using mnemonic
devices since he was a toddler.
Tuesday
Reread the story aloud to someone. Have
the person you read to sign their name
below.
Listener _______________________________
Who are the characters in the story?
Gina, Edward, Raul, Mei, Mrs. Jackson
What is Gina’s problem?
Gina is having trouble memorizing the order
of the planets for Friday’s quiz.
Based on the evidence, how do you think
Gina will solve her problem?
She will use a mnemonic device.
Thursday
Using a timer, see how long it takes you to
read the entire story. Record your time
below. Did your time improve?
_______ minutes _______ seconds
When might you use the mnemonic device
Never Eat Soggy Waffles?
When using a map.
students will do next?
They will come up with a mnemonic device
for the planets without Pluto.
Have you ever used a mnemonic device? If
so, what was it?
Accept all reasonable answers.
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