3rd Grade Conservation Strategies Passages

Investigate dolphin adaptations, focusing on their evolutionary transition from land to ocean inhabitants and their distinct physiological features that contribute to their survival. Gain insight into dolphin communication techniques and social structures while recognizing the critical importance of conservation efforts to safeguard their environments.

Explore key comprehension strategies, including monitoring, metacognition, and the use of graphic organizers to enable active reading and understanding of texts. Develop skills in citing textual evidence and answering text-dependent questions, which enhances the ability to engage critically with literature and informational texts.