Using the information read from the short stories, kids will learn/practice how to (1) Identify information, (2) determine sequence of events, (3) compare and contrast, (4) recall details and (5) true and false information. Video link
https://youtu.be/alRJOfbjcRs
28. Ducks or Geese
Ducks and geese are waterbirds. They are often
mistaken for each other. However, they have
different features, diets and behaviors. Ducks have
short necks, plump bodies and bright feathers. They
eat small fish, insects and plants. Geese have long
necks, extended bodies and white, grey or black
feathers. They prefer eating small blades of grass.
Ducks are calm and quiet and geese are not.
Ducks Geese
Features
short necks
plump bodies
bright feathers
long necks
extended bodies
white, grey or
black feathers
Diets
small fish
insects
plants
small blades of
grass
Behaviors
calm and quiet not calm and
quiet
Have kids fill in the chart.
31. Saving for a New Bike
Erick was saving for a new bike. He needed to
earn one hundred dollars. His plan was to do
chores at home and mow lawns for his neighbors.
At home he took out the garbage, unloaded the
dishwasher and watered the plants. He also
mowed the lawns for five of his neighbors. At
the end of six weeks, Erick had enough money to
buy his new bike!
Down
Across
1. At home he took
out the _______.
2. He mowed the lawn
for _____ neighbors.
3. He was saving for
a new _______.
4. He needed to _____
one hundred dollars.
5. At the end of _____
weeks Erick earned
one hundred dollars.
Have kids complete his sentence and write the
words in the puzzle.