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Reading Time
S now N ight by Agnes Land
Short Reads Fiction
Mom called from the kitchen, “Grab your hats and mittens!
Mom was already dressed and set to go. Ben and Bella put on jackets, hats, mittens, boots, and scarves as slowly as they could.
Put on your jackets! We’re going outside!” Ben and Bella looked at each other. Was Mom joking? It was nearly dark outside, and they were cozy in the house. Mom called again. “The snow has stopped. This is the perfect time!” Ben and Bella groaned. Mom was having one of her crazy ideas about enjoying nature. They had no choice. They would have to go outside with her.
Finally, they were ready to go out. But they were not happy about it.
Realistic Fiction
Teacher: Share the title of this fiction story and talk about the pictures. Introduce Ben and Bella, who are sitting cozily on the sofa. Ask children to notice what they see out the window. Invite children to read the story on their own and then read it together. After, engage children in a discussion about the story events and how the characters’ feelings change as the story progresses. Purpose: To describe character
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