| The Polar Express
is a classic Christmas story that has been around for over 25 years. The Polar Express
is a very popular book that is read in classrooms all over
the world during the holiday season. The book is written and
illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. The
Polar Express won the Caldecott Medal in 1986. I am sure
that while we are reading through the story of The Polar Express,
you will all enjoy it and want to read it many more times to come. 1. Before we read the story as a class , I would like for you to take a picture walk through the book. Below write three sentences as to what you think the story may be about. Be sure to include specific details! After you are finished with the pciture walk activity complete the short anticipation guide questions below. Simply choose the the answer I agree, if you agree with the sentence, or I disagree if you do not agree with the sentence. 2.Christmas is my favorite Holiday. I agree I disagree 3. I like riding on trains. I agree I disagree 4.The North Pole is an actual place. I agree I disagree 5.I enjoy using my imagination while reading. I agree I disagree 6.There are magical bells on Santa's sleigh. I agree I disagee |
