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❄️ Winter Words in Context: Short Days and Long Nights

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Read each sentence. Circle the meaning of the bold word.

1. Scientists study how axis changes in winter.

leaning to one sidethe imaginary line Earth spins aroundthe time the sun is up

2. Scientists study how tilt changes in winter.

the day with the most or least daylightthe imaginary line Earth spins aroundleaning to one side

3. Scientists study how solstice changes in winter.

the time the sun is upleaning to one sidethe day with the most or least daylight

4. Scientists study how daylight changes in winter.

the path Earth takes around the sunthe imaginary line Earth spins aroundthe time the sun is up

5. Scientists study how orbit changes in winter.

the imaginary line Earth spins aroundthe path Earth takes around the sunleaning to one side
Answer key: 1. the imaginary line Earth spins around · 2. leaning to one side · 3. the day with the most or least daylight · 4. the time the sun is up · 5. the path Earth takes around the sun
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Grade 3 (ages 8–9)Reading comprehensionFree printable PDF

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Free winter reading worksheet for 3rd grade: use context clues to choose word meanings. Printable, original, with an answer key where needed. Skill: Vocabulary in context. Level: Grade 3 — also suits Year 4 (UK).

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