Once upon a time, there was a big, fluffy bear named Backpack. Backpack won a contest called Fat Bear Week. He ate lots of yummy food to become the biggest bear of all. Now, he will take a long nap through the cold winter. Backpack's mom was also a winner when she joined the contest a few years ago.
1. Let's say our favorite animals and why we like them. 2. Can you name some foods that bears love to eat? 3. Have you ever seen a bear? What was it like? 4. What are some things we can do in the winter? 5. Imagine what you would do if you were a bear!
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the name of the bear in the story?
Backpack.
2. What did Backpack win?
Fat Bear Week.
3. How did Backpack become the biggest bear?
He ate lots of yummy food.
4. When will Backpack sleep?
Through the cold winter.
5. Was Backpack's mom a winner too?
Yes, she was a winner in
6. How does Backpack's fur feel?
Fluffy.
7. What is the special contest about?
Finding the biggest bear.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Once upon a , there was a big, fluffy named Backpack. Backpack won a contest called Fat Week. He ate lots of yummy food to the bear of all. Now, he will a long nap through the cold . Backpack's mom was also a winner when she joined the a few years ago.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think bears are scary or cute? 2. What do you eat to grow strong and healthy? 3. How do you feel about the winter season? 4. Have you ever had a contest with friends? 5. Why do you think bears eat a lot before winter? 6. Do you like to take naps during the day? 7. What is your favorite contest or competition? 8. How would you prepare for a long sleep like a bear? 9. What other animals do you know that sleep all winter? 10. Describe a fluffy animal you like. 11. Would you like to be in a contest? Why? 12. How does being a winner make you feel?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. contest
2. biggest
3. winner
4. competed
5. fluffy
6. napping
7. yummy
8. sleeping
9. cold
10. large
Meanings
(A) tried to be the best
(B) very soft and furry
(C) feels like ice
(D) the most big
(E) a fun game to see who is best
(F) tastes very good
(G) resting in the day
(H) closed eyes and rested
(I) another word for big
(J) person or animal that wins
🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Who is the big bear in the story?
(a) Backpack
(b) Brownie
(c) Grizzly
(d) Fuzzy
2. What contest did Backpack win?
(a) Ice Race
(b) Fish Fest
(c) Winter Fun
(d) Fat Bear Week
3. What did Backpack eat to get big?
(a) Rocks
(b) Snow
(c) Food
(d) Sticks
4. When will Backpack sleep?
(a) During winter
(b) In summer
(c) In spring
(d) In fall
5. Was Backpack's mom a winner too?
(a) No
(b) Maybe
(c) Not mentioned
(d) Yes
6. How does Backpack's fur feel?
(a) Rough
(b) Smooth
(c) Fluffy
(d) Scaly
7. What is special about Fat Bear Week?
(a) It's about the fastest runner
(b) It finds the biggest bear
(c) It makes snowmen
(d) It catches most fish
8. Is Backpack a human or a bear?
(a) A human
(b) A bear
(c) A dog
(d) A cat
🕵️ True or False Questions:
1. The contest is called Thin Bear Week.
2. Backpack is rigid.
3. Backpack became very large.
4. Backpack is a fox.
5. Backpack likes to eat food.
6. Backpack will run in winter.
7. Backpack's mother was a winner.
8. Backpack won Fat Bear Week.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about your favorite animal and why you like it.
2. What do you think bears dream about when they sleep?
3. Describe a fun contest you would like to win.
4. What is your favorite season and why?
5. Imagine you are a bear. What would you do all day?
