Seasons and Weather: Supplemental Guide 2 | Winter 35 With prompting and support, identify the reasons the author gives to
determine whether or not it is the winter season (RI.K.8)
Use a combination of drawing and dictating to present a winter scene
based on information from the read-aloud “Winter” (W.K.2)
With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and
suggestions from peers, and edit drawing of winter scene (W.K.2.5)
Participate in class research project to chart daily weather conditions
onto the Class Weather Journal (W.K.7)
Describe the winter season and what they like about winter, providing
additional detail as necessary (SL.K.4)
Create a drawing with sufficient detail of the season of winter (SL.K.5))
Identify multiple meanings of point and use them in appropriate
contexts (L.K.4a)
Identify real-life connections between words—thermometer, frigid,
cautiously, and point—and their use (L.K.5c)
Core Vocabulary
blizzards, n. Severe snowstorms with lots of wind and snow
Example: We often stayed indoors this winter because of the many
blizzards.
Variation(s): blizzard
cautiously, adv. Carefully avoiding danger or risk
Example: I cautiously looked for cars in both directions before I
cautiously crossed the street.
Variation(s): freezing points
freezing point, n. The temperature at which a liquid will turn into a solid
Example: Water turns to ice at its freezing point of 32 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Variation(s): freezing points
frigid, adj. Very cold
Example: The frigid temperature outside makes me want to stay inside
where it’s warm.
Variation(s): none
halt, n. Stop
Example: The traffic light was not working, so the policeman held up
his hand when he wanted to bring the traffic to a halt.
Variation(s): halts