The holiday season just wouldn't be the same without The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. This resource includes materials for you to carry this story across content areas, including rigorous comprehension questions, simple & low-prep science investigations, and Math word problems connected to the story. This resource also includes a simple activity to compare and contrast the book and the movie. You can't get on the Polar Express without your ticket! (Well, at least in the movie…) A bonus train ticket printable for your students is included in 2 different sizes. See the list of resources below.
What does this product include?
Reading
*Venn Diagram to compare and contrast The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg book and the movie (Sample Answer Key Included)
*Reading Comprehension Questions for the Book (Answer Key Included)
Math
*Polar Express-themed Math Word Problems 3rd Grade (Add, Subtract, Time, Basic Division) (Answer Key Included)
*Polar Express-themed Math Word Problems 4th Grade(Add, Subtract, Time, Multiplication & Division, Multi-Step) (Answer Key Included)
Science
Chocolate Chip or Hershey's Kiss Science Investigation
Hot chocolate Science Investigation
Sample Answer Key Included
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
What does this product include?
Reading
*Venn Diagram to compare and contrast The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg book and the movie (Sample Answer Key Included)
*Reading Comprehension Questions for the Book (Answer Key Included)
Math
*Polar Express-themed Math Word Problems 3rd Grade (Add, Subtract, Time, Basic Division) (Answer Key Included)
*Polar Express-themed Math Word Problems 4th Grade(Add, Subtract, Time, Multiplication & Division, Multi-Step) (Answer Key Included)
Science
Chocolate Chip or Hershey's Kiss Science Investigation
Hot chocolate Science Investigation
Sample Answer Key Included
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
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