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2.
Cut out the objects.
3.
Glue the objects to the poster board to make a scene.
4.
Stir together equal parts of shaving cream and white glue. Use the craft stick 
and the plastic bowl. You have made snow!
5.
Use the craft stick to apply snow to the scene. You may want to put snow
on the tree branches. You can make some snowmen with the snow, too.
6.
Let the scene dry for an hour. The snow will be hard and puffy.
SKILL PRACTICE
Read the question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. Why did the author write the passage?
A 
to share a funny story
B 
to give advice 
C 
to tell how to make something 
D 
to teach about fake snow
 2. Which one best explains why the author 
wrote the first paragraph?
A 
to tell what to do with the glue
B 
to tell what materials you need
C 
to tell about the kind of snow
you will make
D 
to show how difficult the project is
 3. Why does the author include numbers 
in the passage?
A 
to show you the number of steps
B 
to show you the number of scenes
C 
to help you count how many objects 
to make
D 
to tell you how much glue to pour
 4. What is used to make snow?
A 
scissors and white paper
B 
white glue and shaving cream 
C 
white poster board
D 
white glue and white paper
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Describe a snowy scene you have seen in real life or in a picture.
Author’s Purpose
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