Yes, MA’AMShort passages and suggested responses created

by Maria Sweat and Emily Hillenbrand(William Tell Elementary, Tell City, IN).

Yes, MA’AM•ME: Restate and answer in your own words

•AUTHOR: Evidence or proof from the text (author’s words) to support your answer

•AUTHOR: Evidence or proof from the text (author’s words) to support your answer

•ME: Concluding thought in your own words

Strategy created by Smekens Education Solutions, Inc.

What is this man’s job?The man measures the

wood and uses a saw to cut it. He puts the wood in place and hammers nails into it. He continues until the entire wall is built.

I believe the man’s job is a carpenter. The text states that the man measures wood and uses a saw to cut it. It also states that he puts the wood in place and hammers nails into it. These are tasks that a carpenter does.

What is the sport?These athletes train a great

deal. They eat a very healthy diet. Some compete in short races and others compete in long races called marathons.

I believe the sport is running. The text states that the athletes compete in short races and long races called marathons. It also states that these athletes train a great deal. This proves that the sport is running.

Where was the girl?The girl showed the lady her

ticket. Then she walked down the stairs and found her seat. The players ran onto the field. They got into their positions. The ball went up in the air and the game began.

I believe the girl is at a baseball game. The text states that the players ran onto the filed. It also states that the ball went up in the air and the game began. Baseball is played on a field and the ball is thrown or hit in the air, so that is why I believe it is a baseball game.

What is the place?Mailboxes are lined up outside

the door. There is a long counter inside with scales. You can buy stamps, envelopes, and boxes. There are slots where you can mail a letter and long rows of boxes where some people go to pick up their mail.

I know the girl is at a post office. The text states that mailboxes are lined up outside the door. It also states that you can buy stamps, envelopes, and boxes there. This proves that she is at a post office because that is where one would find stamps and mailboxes.