Keeping Bears Safe in Whitefish

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Narrator: Anna walks up to Ranger John in the park. She points to a bear sign.

Anna: Hi, Ranger John! Why is there a bear sign here?

Ranger John: Hi, Anna! We are in Whitefish. Bears live in these woods. We must keep them safe.

Anna: Wow! Are they grizzly bears?

Ranger John: Yes, they are. Grizzly bears need lots of space to live and play.

Anna: How do we stay safe when we hike?

Ranger John: Stay on the trail. Walk with a friend and make noise. That way, you do not scare a bear.

Anna: Can we leave food on the picnic table?

Ranger John: No, food attracts bears! Put your trash in bear-safe cans.

Narrator: Anna puts her trash in a big metal can with a latch.

Anna: I want to help protect the bears and their home!

Ranger John: Great job, Anna! You are a great park helper.

Glossary
grizzly:
A large type of bear that lives in wild forests and outdoor spaces.
trail:
A marked path through a park or woods made for walking and hiking.
noise:
Sounds that can be heard by people and animals.
trash:
Things that are thrown away because they are no longer needed.
latch:
A metal fastener or catch used to keep a lid or door shut.

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About this reader's theater passage for Lower Elementary

“Keeping Bears Safe in Whitefish” is a reader's theater reading passage about Grizzly Bear Safety and Conservation, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (152 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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It’s written for Lower Elementary — a reader's theater text about Grizzly Bear Safety and Conservation, about a 1-minute read (152 words).

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