This Snowman Adapted Book: Busy Busy Snowman Town " is a snowman themed adapted book that focuses on the -Wh Question word, "Who," making inferences, and basic comprehension skills by having students answer the question, "Who Will Help...."
In this activity, a teacher or therapist reads the story, as students follow along and answer the riddle on each page, by choosing the correct interactive matching piece.
Sample Text:
"Busy, busy Snowman Town,
they're busy 'till the sun goes down.
They're busy 'till the day is through.
There's lots of snowman work to do.
Busy, busy Snowman Town,
they're up and moving all around.
But if they're in a hungry mood--
who will make the snowmen food?
The chef snowman! He's busy whipping up a meal of grape popcisles,
maple snow cones, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Busy, busy Snowman Town,
they're busy 'till the sun goes down.
Snowmen know that learning's cool.
Who will teach at Snowman School?
The teacher snow lady! "Always be as nice as ice and keep your cool," is her
number one rule.
Busy, busy Snowman Town,
they're up and moving all around.
But if a snowman feels real sick,
who will make him well real quick?
The doctor snowman! He likes to say, "FREEZE. Keep very still, while I take a quick, cold
listen."
(You get the idea!)
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After the story, you can expand the activity by using the question cards provided. These question cards focus on different types of "Who" questions, and are differentiated for multiple learning levels. Students answer the questions by choosing the correct matching pieces provided.
Students working at an independent level can read and work through the book at a literacy center or independent work station.
If your students enjoy adapted books, there are many more in collection. You can find the complete collection below:
Complete Adapted Books Collection
For more hands-on winter, snowman or Christmas or gingerbread themed activities, please see the links below:
Hands-On Winter Activities
Hands-On Snowman Activities
Hands-On Christmas Activities
Hands-On Gingerbread Activities
