Key Ideas and Details
Why are some sports called winter sports?
They are played on ice or snow.
What is the topic of this book?
Winter Sports
What does the title tell you about this book?
It's about winter sports.
Winter sport are all alike because they________.
A. are done on ice or snow
B. are played outside
C. can be dangerous
A. are done on ice or snow
What kind of equipment do skiers need?
boots, skis, and two light poles
Look at pages 2 + 3. How do the photos and text on these pages support the idea that winter sports are fun?
The photos show kids and families having fun and doing winter sports.
Look at pages 5 + 6. Why do you think the author uses fact boxes?
to add new information about winter in the old days
Ski poles help skiers___________.
A. go uphill
B. stay balanced
C. get from place to place
B. stay balanced
How do the blades help skaters?
They melt the ice so skaters get a smooth ride.
Look at pages 12 + 13. What two words tell how the author feels about snowboarding?
exciting, amazing
Look at page 15. How does information in the fact box relate to the photo?
It gives new information about the puck.
Skis and sleds both have___________.
A. poles
B. handles
C. runners
C. runners
What kinds of equipment do people use to sled, or slide down a hill of snow?
sled, snow tube, snowboard
Look at pages 14- 17. How does the author use these pages to support her opinion that winter sports are fun?
She gives facts about hockey. She includes photos of people playing hockey.
Look at the caption on page 20. How does the caption help the reader understand the text better?
The caption points out details in the photo.
Which winter sport is played on teams?
A. hockey
B. sledding
C. snowboarding
A. hockey
What do people have to remember when they play winter sports?
Look at pages 18- 22. What opinions does the author give on these pages?
Winter sports can be dangerous. Winter sports can be fast and exciting. Everyone will have more fun if they play safety.
Look at page 23. What is a glossary?
definitions of the boldface words
People who do winter sports should wear___________.
A. helmets
B. warm clothing
C. shoes with spikes
C. warm clothing