A brown bear named Backpack won a fun contest! People voted for the biggest bear in Alaska. Backpack got his name as a baby bear!
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A big, strong animal with thick fur
“The bear sat by the river.”
A game where people try to win
“She won the drawing contest at school.”
Chose something by saying yes or no
“We voted for our favorite color.”
A big pink fish that swims in rivers
“The bear ate a big salmon.”
Having a big, circle-like shape
“The ball is round and red.”
Sat on something that moved
“I rode on my dad's back.”
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A big bear won a fun contest! His name is Backpack. He lives in a park in Alaska. People voted for the biggest bear. Backpack got the most votes!
Backpack eats a lot of fish. He eats salmon from the river. Bears eat fish before winter comes. They get very round and fat. A fat bear is a happy bear!
Backpack has a cute name story. He was a small baby bear. He rode on his mother's back. She walked across the cold river. That is why people call him Backpack!
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What animal is Backpack?
What does Backpack eat?
How did Backpack get his name?
What did people do in the contest?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
What is the bear's name?
Where does Backpack live?
What did people do in the contest?
What does Backpack eat from the river?
Why is his name Backpack?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What name would you give a bear?
What is your favorite animal?
Would you like to see a bear?
What do you like to eat a lot?
Can you ride on your parent's back?
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