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By Ruth Berman Story Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Alaskan brown bear.

Anne Miller Meet Author : Ruth Berman was born in New York, New York, on March 19, When she was a child, she loved animals so much she would not even step on an ant. Ruth Berman still loves animals and writing about them. She hopes children will read her books and love animals too.

Anne Miller Genre –Nonfiction Some nonfiction pieces use photographs to give information. Look for: Ways the photographs add information. Facts about bears that mayu be new to you.

Anne Miller Pop Quiz Q: What does the author do? A: He or she writes the stories. Q: What does the illustrator do? A: He or she draws or takes the pictures.

1. Put your reading book on your desk. 2.Open your book to the glossary. (The glossary is on page 256 in the back of your reading book.) 3.When you see the word “Glossary,” get ready to find the word.

Anne Miller 2 duringDuring during - taking place at the same time Brown Bear found a new home during his walk in the forest.

Anne Miller 1 ready - all set to do something Ready Papa bear is getting ready to take a nap. ready

Anne Miller 3 Bothboth Both of these bears are from China. both - two things together

Anne Miller Say the words. Read the sentences. Fill in the blank.

“Are you __________ to go home now,” said Papa Bear. both during ready

Anne Miller During Both Ready _______ of these cubs belong to Mama Bear.

Anne Miller Once Snowbear got lost _______ a snowstorm, so now he is careful. ready both during

Anne Miller A.during - taking place at the same time B.ready - all set to do something C.both - two things together

Anne Miller Match the words to its meaning. A.- taking place at the same time B.- all set to do something C.- two things together ready ___ both ___ during ___ A B C

Anne Miller Say the Sight Words pouncing picture sneak trail Alaskan hibernate both during ready usually animal catch

Anne Miller New words in the story: “Fishing Bears” tracks counts Alaskan healthy ears eyes hind enemies usually twins triplets cubs napping clams plants male furry ground trail salmon pouncing winter hibernating sneak

Anne Miller Both of these bears need to eat now. They have to get ready for winter. They will sleep a lot during the winter. Word Power

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