SALTA 4th grade

Name: ______________________

Linking Words and Phrases: First Reasons/Details/Facts Characteristics Evidence/Examples/Elaborations/ Quotations 1. mammal 2. long, smooth body with flippers, 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

Possible Ways to Cite

another

additionally

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

for example also because

In summary

finally

first

Introduce topic Have you heard of the Pink River Dolphin? It is a unique dolphin that lives in the Amazon rainforest.

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

Linking Word and Phrases: In summary

Evidence/Examples/Elaborations/Quotations

Conclusion

1. crawl with large flippers 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