Illustrate What Happened

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is themed around Groundhog Day and is designed to combine a brief reading comprehension task with an artistic activity. At the top of the worksheet, there’s a space for the student to write their name, which personalizes their work. The central part of the worksheet provides a short description of the Groundhog Day legend, which states that if a groundhog emerges from its den on February 2nd and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if it doesn’t see its shadow because it is overcast, spring will arrive soon.

To the right of the text is a “Word Bank” containing relevant terms such as “legend,” “groundhog,” “February,” “shadow,” “spring,” and “winter,” which can be used to help understand and discuss the story. Below the narrative and word bank, the worksheet invites students to draw their interpretation of what happens when the groundhog comes out of its den. This not only allows children to creatively express their understanding of the text but also serves as a way to visually communicate the outcome of the groundhog’s actions. This educational activity is perfect for elementary school teachers to use as a fun learning experience related to Groundhog Day.