There is a special event called Fat Bear Week in Alaska. This year, a brown bear named Backpack won the contest. Many people voted for him, more than they did for another bear called 910. Backpack's mom, Holly, also won the competition in 2019, making them a winning family!
When Backpack was a baby bear, or cub, he became famous. People knew him because he liked to ride on his mother Holly's back. During Fat Bear Week, bears eat a lot of food to get ready for the long winter. After the competition, Backpack will rest and sleep during hibernation.
Bears hibernate to survive the cold months when food is hard to find. Backpack will spend this time sleeping in a warm, safe place. His body will stay alive using the fat he ate during the fall. This way, Backpack and other bears stay healthy and strong until spring arrives.
1. Have you ever seen a real bear? What was it like? 2. What do you know about Alaska? 3. Can you name some other animals that hibernate? 4. Why do you think bears need to eat a lot before winter? 5. What's the best way for you to prepare for winter?
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the name of the event where Backpack won?
Fat Bear Week.
2. Who is Backpack's mother?
Backpack's mother is Holly.
3. What year did Holly win Fat Bear Week?
Holly won Fat Bear Week in
4. Why was Backpack famous as a cub?
He was famous for riding on his mother Holly's back.
5. What do bears do during hibernation?
They sleep through the winter.
6. How do bears get ready for winter?
They eat a lot of food to gain fat.
7. Why is eating fat important for bears?
It helps them survive during hibernation.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
There is a special event called Fat Bear Week in . This year, a brown bear named Backpack won the contest. Many people for him, more than they did for another bear called 910. mom, Holly, also won the competition in 2019, making them a winning ! When was a baby bear, or cub, he became famous. People knew him because he liked to ride on his Holly's back. During Fat Bear Week, bears eat a lot of food to get ready for the winter. the competition, Backpack will rest and sleep during hibernation. Bears hibernate to survive the months when food is hard to . Backpack will spend this time sleeping in a warm, safe place. His body will stay alive using the fat he ate during the fall. This way, Backpack and other stay healthy and until spring arrives.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think people like to watch Fat Bear Week? 2. How do you think Backpack felt after winning? 3. What do you know about Alaska's weather? 4. Do you think it's important for animals to have contests like Fat Bear Week? 5. How does hibernation help bears? 6. What would you do if you had to sleep all winter? 7. Why might Backpack have been famous as a cub? 8. Which season is your favorite, and why? 9. How are bears different from other animals? 10. Have you ever competed in an event? 11. What foods do you think bears like to eat before hibernation? 12. How would you describe a healthy lifestyle for a bear?
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. hibernate
2. competition
3. survive
4. cub
5. contest
6. winning
7. event
8. famous
9. hibernation
10. vote
11. special
12. rest
Meanings
(A) a game or challenge
(B) to sleep through the winter
(C) feeling of victory
(D) winter sleep
(E) to continue to live
(F) well known
(G) an occasion or happening
(H) not like the others
(I) to choose something in an election
(J) a baby bear
(K) to stop working and relax
(L) a challenge to find the best
🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What is Fat Bear Week?
(a) A week to eat chicken
(b) A parade for dogs
(c) A special event for bears
(d) A time when birds sing
2. Who won Fat Bear Week in 2023?
(a) Backpack
(b) Holly
(c) Bear 910
(d) Bear 2020
3. What was Backpack known for as a cub?
(a) Dancing around
(b) Riding on his mom's back
(c) Climbing trees
(d) Eating honey
4. What did Backpack's mother Holly achieve in 2019?
(a) She got lost
(b) She climbed the highest tree
(c) She went for a swim
(d) She won Fat Bear Week
5. What do bears do to get ready for winter?
(a) Fly south
(b) Take long walks
(c) Build a house
(d) Eat a lot of food
6. What happens during hibernation?
(a) Bears have a party
(b) Bears sleep through the winter
(c) Bears learn to dance
(d) Bears grow new fur
7. What helps bears survive the winter?
(a) Drinking lots of water
(b) Playing in the snow
(c) Eating lots of fat
(d) Going for long runs
8. How does Backpack plan to spend the winter?
(a) Resting in hibernation
(b) Playing with friends
(c) Climbing mountains
(d) Swimming in freezing water
🕵️ True or False Questions:
1. Bears eat a lot before hibernation.
2. Hibernation hinders bears thrive winter.
3. Backpack was unknown as a cub.
4. Backpack's mother is named Holly.
5. Holly lost the Fat Bear Week in 2019.
6. Backpack won the Fat Bear Week in 2023.
7. During hibernation, bears use fat for energy.
8. Backpack is a polar bear.
Writing Questions:
1. Describe a day in the life of a bear during autumn.
2. What would you do if you could visit Alaska?
3. If you were an animal, which one would you like to be and why?
4. Write about a time you participated in a contest or competition.
5. Imagine you are a bear, what would you pack for the winter?
