You already know that precipitation is any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls back to the earth. It comes in many forms, like rain, sleet, and snow. Do you know what a Pensee Poem is? In this mini spark you will find out and write a poem about precipitation.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your language arts mini spark recording page: #43: Precipitation Pensee Poem
2. Go to Wonderopolis to read the article, “What’s the Best Thing to do on a Snow Day?”. Take the wonder word challenge when you are done reading and record your score.
*****If the link isn’t opening, read the PDF of the article instead. Write 3 of your own quiz questions and 3 vocabulary questions. Include a key.
3. Click on the video to listen and read along with The Cat in the Hat to see what Sally and her brother do on a rainy day! Make a list of what these two did on the rainy day.
4. Read this article all about sleet. Record 3 new facts on your recording page.
6. A pensee poem (pronounced pahn-say) is a 5-line, non-rhyming patterned poem that is both fun and easy to create! Go to this site and read the examples. Use the poem generator to create your own poem. Add the finished poem to your recording page. Some kids like to write more than one. That is up to you.
OPTIONAL: Add illustrations to your poem
6. Share your language arts mini spark recording page and poem with your teacher/EY coordinator.
On snow days I like to sleep in, go sledding and drink hot coco with marshmallows.
On snow days, I like to go hiking in our woods, then read with a cup of coffee or cocoa.
I sleep, eat, read, play with my dogs, and cuddle with my dog,
I like to get under a blanket and watch a movie and eat popcorn.