Snow

There has been some very interesting weather here in New York.  We received a heavy snow storm on Tuesday into Wednesday.  Of course all the children were excited about the snow.  When they hear the word snow they anticipate all the fun that is associated with it.  Some of these fun items include sledding, tubing, building snowmen, creating snow angels, and creating snow forts to protect themselves from any snowball fights that may occur.  It is a great time for all youngsters. 

As for adults, they do not find it to be as fun-filled as the children.  They mostly think of the workload that goes along with the snowfall.  Adults have many responsibilites that they must think about.  First of all they have to prepare.  They prepare for a snow storm by making sure they have the proper supplies needed to remove the snow.  This could include shovels, snowblowers (if you're lucky), and rock salt to melt the ice.  In addition, people must make sure they have heat in their homes, enough food, and water on hand, just in case people are stranded in their home.  Overall, snowstorms can be fun but people need to make sure they are ready with all the materials to protect themselves and their families. 



Vocabulary:
anticipate- to look forward to
forts-safe hiding place
youngsters-child
responsibilities-jobs
prepare-to get ready
supplies- materials
stranded-can't get out





Activity:
John was ________________ in the middle of nowhere.


Derrick had many _______________.


The students needed to buy school ____________ to bring in their first day of class.


All of the ______________ were playing tag.


The children ________________ the exciting feeling of going to Disney World.


Jenna created a _________ out of blankets to hide from her brother.


Mom needed to _____________ dinner.




Grammar point:


In the English language, we use a comma (,) when we are separate three or more items that are related.  For example, Harry hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base.




Grammar exercise:
Write two sentences that uses this comma rule.