Wednesday February 22, 2023 Groundhod Day

Name (First and Last)

Read carefully and highlight text evidence.

1. In paragraph 1, the word observed means – (TEKS: 4.3B, CCSS: RI.4.4)

• given
• watched
• celebrad
• overlooked

2. Which sentence from the selection BEST shows that this tradition started a long time ago? (TEKS: 4.6F, CCSS: RI.4.1)
(a)  

• The people decided they would continue the tradition by watching the groundhogs they saw running around the field.
• Over the years, this tradition has become a part of American popular culture.
• Groundhog Day is observed every year on the second day of February.
• It is believed that the groundhog can predict the weather when he comes out of his hold on this day.

Exit Ticket: A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word. List 3 synonyms for the word many. (Ex: various) (TEKS: 3.3D, CCSS: L.4.5.C)