Forest Winter Games
Forest Winter Games
The forest was covered in snow. All the animals were excited. It was time for the Forest Winter Games!
Squirrel was the first to speak. "I can climb the snowy tree the fastest!"
Bear said, "I can make the best snowballs!"
Rabbit hopped up and down. "I can jump the furthest on the snow!"
Owl hooted, "I will be the judge. I can see everything from up high."
The Games Begin
First was the Tree Climb. Squirrel zoomed up the tree. He got to the top very fast. Everyone cheered.
Next was the Snowball Throw. Bear made big snowballs. He threw them far. "Wow!" cried the animals.
Then came the Snow Jump. Rabbit took a big hop. He jumped over a long snow path. All the animals clapped.
Fun for All
Everyone had fun at the Forest Winter Games. They all played fair. Owl gave out berries as prizes. Squirrel, Bear, and Rabbit shared their berries with their friends. The Forest Winter Games were a big success!
- Snow:
- Frozen water falling from the sky.
- Judge:
- Someone who decides who wins.
- Prizes:
- Things given to the winners.
- excited:
- Feeling very happy and eager about something that is happening or going to happen.
- fair:
- Following the rules so that everyone has an equal chance and is treated nicely.
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- 2What covers the forest?
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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary
“Forest Winter Games” is a fiction reading passage about Winter Olympics, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (170 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.