DLI 4th Grade Guide

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Linking Words and Phrases: First Reasons/Details/Facts Characteristics Evidence/Examples/Elaborations/ Quotations 1. mammal 2. long, smooth body with fippers, 9 ft. 3. capillaries close to skin’s surface

Linking Word and Phrases: Another Reasons/Details/Facts Behavior Evidence (quotations)//Examples/Elaborations/Quotations 1. use pulses/vibrations to locate things 2. bump on head helps them to focus their pulses 3. swim slowly—don’t jump—water is shallow

Possible Linking Words another additionally for example In summary also because fnally frst

Possible Ways to Cite

the author states . . . paragraph 5 shows. . . according to the author . . . Smith says “(quote)”

Linking Words and Phrases: Additionally Reasons/Details/Facts Mobility

Linking Word and Phrases: In summary

Evidence/Examples/Elaborations/Quotations

Conclusion

1. crawl with large fippers 2. bend their bodies 3. can sleep upside down

1. unusual mammal 2. lives in rivers with special adaptations to allow it to survive in these unusual conditiions 3. take a trip to the Amazon to catch a glimpse

4 th Grade – Information