Vocabulary: Shadow
A "shadow" is the dark shape that happens when something blocks light. For example, when you stand outside on a sunny day, your body blocks the sunlight.
The start of spring can't really be predicted based on whether a groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd. What evidence from the text supports this statement?
"There is no evidence from science that groundhogs have special skills to know the weather."
What does the text describe?
A fun, American tradition for predicting the weather.
The title of the text is "Groundhog Day." Based on the information in the text, what is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is on February 2nd every year. According to tradition, a groundhog can predict the start of spring that year based on if it can see its shadow.
What is the main idea of this text?
Groundhog Day is a fun tradition of pretending that a groundhog can predict the start of spring based on whether it sees its shadow.
Vocabulary: Pretend
"Pretend" means to act like something is real when it isn't. It's using your imagination to make up stories or situations.
What happens every year on February 2nd across America?
Groundhogs wake up and go outside. They check if they can see their shadows.
Vocabulary: Tradition
A "tradition" is something special that people do every year, or for a long time, like a favorite holiday, a family recipe, or a special way of celebrating.
Vocabulary: Predict
"Predict" means to guess what might happen in the future based on what you know. It's like making an educated guess about what will happen next!
Vocabulary: Legend
A "legend" is a story that has been passed down from a long time ago, often about a hero or a special event. These stories can be a mix of facts and imagination
Vocabulary: Evidence
"Evidence" is something that helps prove that something is true. It's like clues that help solve a mystery!