Winter in the Cabin
December 10, 1882
Dear Diary,
Today the wind is very cold. White snow falls fast outside our small log cabin. My little brother Ben and I sit by the warm fire. Father went to the barn to feed the farm animals. Mother is making hot soup for lunch.
The cold snow is very deep today. We cannot go outside to play. I help Mother stir the big pot of soup. Ben plays with his small wooden toy horse. We can hear the loud wind blow.
Father came back inside from the cold barn. His red hat had white snow on top. He wiped his boots by the wooden door. He said the horses are safe and warm. We were all very glad to hear that.
Tonight we will eat our hot soup together. Mother will read us a sweet bedtime story. We wrap up in thick blankets to stay warm. I am safe inside with my family.
- cabin:
- A small house built simply out of wooden logs.
- barn:
- A farm building used to house animals and store feed.
- soup:
- A hot liquid food made by cooking ingredients like vegetables or meat in water.
- boots:
- Heavy shoes that cover the foot and lower leg to protect against snow or mud.
- blankets:
- Thick coverings used to keep warm, especially on a bed or wrapped around a person.
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“Winter in the Cabin” is a diary entry reading passage about Pioneer Winter Life, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (157 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.