Word Work
Using pronunciation guides
Say: There were a number of multiple-syllable words in the text that used pronunciation guides. Looking at page 11, the word Marmoset has the pronunciation MAHR moh zeht in parentheses. Why did the author do this? Let’s look at how the pronunciation is broken down. Each syllable is written phonetically. Did this help you? Let’s try our own hand at writing out some pronunciations for some of the other multiple-syllable words in the text.
Students may suggest words, use words they highlighted, or use words you noticed them having difficulty with as they read. 

Grammar
Discuss the use of adverbs with students. Explain that adverbs can tell us how many, how much, or how something is done. They can modify verbs, adverbs, or adjectives. Provide examples of each by writing the following sentences on the board: Humans can closely identify with monkeys. Monkeys are very social animals. Monkeys can move very quickly through the trees.
Say: The word closely tells how we identify with monkeys. It modifies the verb in this sentence. The word very modifies the adjective social. It tells how social monkeys are. The word very modifies the adverb quickly. It tells how quickly, and the word quickly is an adverb that tells how monkeys move.
Then give them worksheet 2 and instruct them to find adverbs in the text and list them on the worksheet.