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The Snowy Surprise

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Grades 1–3ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRL.1.1RL.2.2

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About this printable The Snowy Surprise science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 1-3)

This enchanting story follows Emma and May as they wake up to a world transformed by snow. The girls' excitement is palpable as they don their winter gear and head outside to play. They engage in classic snow day activities, building a snowman and making snow angels, which introduces young readers to beloved winter traditions. The story captures the sensory experience of snow, from the crunch underfoot to the taste of snowflakes on the tongue. It concludes with the girls' appreciation for the 'magic' of snow days, encapsulating the wonder and joy of childhood winter experiences.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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The Snowy Surprise

Emma woke up and gasped. "May, wake up! It snowed last night!" May rubbed her eyes and peeked out the window. The world was covered in white. After breakfast, they bundled up in warm coats, hats, and mittens. Outside, the snow crunched under their boots. "Let's build a snowman!" Emma suggested. They rolled three big snowballs and stacked them. May found rocks for the eyes and mouth, while Emma added a carrot nose. As they finished, tiny snowflakes began to fall. "It's snowing again!" May giggled, sticking out her tongue to catch a flake. Emma showed her how to make snow angels. They lay in the snow, waving their arms and legs. When they stood up, two perfect angels remained. "Snow days are magical," Emma said, and May nodded in agreement.

 

 

Comprehension quiz (4 questions)

1. What did Emma see when she woke up?

Rain
Snow
Sunshine
Fog

2. What did the girls decide to build in the snow?

A fort
A snowman
A sled
A house

3. What did May use for the snowman's eyes and mouth?

Carrots
Sticks
Rocks
Buttons

4. What did Emma show May how to make in the snow?

Snowballs
Igloos
Footprints
Snow angels
Curriculum

Common Core standards for The Snowy Surprise

RL.1.1

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RL.2.2

Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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