U10 W3

U10 W3

Things needed to make a snow globe:

• jar with lid

• fun figure

• clear waterproof glue

• water

• glitter

• spoon

Making Snow Globes at Home

1 Snow globes can be magical. When they are shaken, the slowly

falling “snow” turns the glass globe into a tiny winter wonderland.

Many people collect snow globes as a hobby. Some people

keep them to remember places they have been. Snow globes

from a store can be expensive. It is fun and easy to make a snow

globe at home.

2 First, collect the things you need. Unscrew the lid from the jar.

Make sure the jar is clean. Apply the waterproof glue to the

bottom of the figure. Place the figure on the underside of the lid.

Allow a day or so for the glue to dry completely.

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3 Next, fill the jar with water to the very top. Add a dash of glitter.

You can choose a color that will stand out against the figure—

bright colors work best. If you want a wintry scene, then use silver

glitter for snow. Stir the glitter with a spoon.

4 Add more water to make sure the jar is completely filled. Air bubbles will ruin the way glitter falls through the water. Screw the

lid back on to the jar. Make sure it is on tightly. Apply clear glue along the lid’s edge to prevent leaks. Allow the glue to dry for one day. Do not turn the jar over until the glue is completely dry. Now the snow globe is done.

5 Snow globes are fun and easy to make at home. They make great gifts. It is also interesting to make your own design. Every

homemade snow globe is a one-of-a-kind creation.

Multiple Choice

Based on this passage, why is making a snow globe at home

better than buying one?

• A.

  It reminds people of places.

• B.

  It can be your own design.

• C.

  It can show a winter scene.

• D.

  It only takes a couple of minutes.

Multiple Choice

Which step comes first in making a snow globe?

• A.

  Fill the jar with water.

• B.

  Glue the figure to the lid.

• C.

  Stir glitter into the water.

• D.

  Screw the lid on tightly.

Look at the picture labeled Step 2. How does this picture help

the reader better understand the directions?

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture labeled Step 2. How does this picture help

the reader better understand the directions?

• A.

  It shows where to apply the glue.

• B.

  It shows how much fun snow globes can be.

• C.

  It shows how long the glue takes to dry.

• D.

  It shows that the figure must be a person.

Look at the pictures and the captions. What should go in the jar

together?

Multiple Choice

Look at the pictures and the captions. What should go in the jar

together?

• A.

  water and glue

• B.

  snow and a figure

• C.

  water and glitter

• D.

  air bubbles and water

Multiple Choice

The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then

answer Part B.

Part A

Based on this passage, how do some people feel about

snow globes?

• A.

  They are afraid to shake snow globes.

• B.

  They think snow globes are boring.

• C.

  They enjoy snow globes very much.

• D.

  They think snow globes should have colors.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the passage

best supports the answer to Part A?

• A.

  “When they are shaken, the slowly falling ‘snow’ turns the glass globe into a tiny winter wonderland.”

• B.

  “Many people collect snow globes as a hobby.”

• C.

  “Snow globes from a store can be expensive.”

• D.

  “You can choose a color that will stand out against the figure—bright colors work best.”

Multiple Choice

The passage says that snow globes in a store “can be

expensive.” Which of these things is also

expensive?

• A.

  a new car

• B.

  taking a walk

• C.

  a box of cereal

• D.

  eating popcorn

Multiple Choice

The word

creation

in paragraph 5 comes from a root word meaning “make.” What does creation mean?

• A.

  one who makes

• B.

  make again

• C.

  able to make

• D.

  something that is made