Quick word association: call out a season, students shout out related words; write them on the board for reference.

1. Share favorite season: students draw a quick symbol representing it, then explain their choice to a partner.

2. Seasonal charades: students act out activities from different seasons while classmates guess the season being portrayed.

3. Quick word association: call out a season, students shout out related words; write them on the board for reference.

# Quiz: Collage of the Seasons

**Name: _______________________  Date: ____________**

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**1. Which season is often associated with blooming flowers?**

A) Winter  
B) Summer  
C) Spring  
D) Fall  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**2. What word is commonly associated with winter?**

A) Leaves  
B) Snow  
C) Sunshine  
D) Rain  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**3. What season comes after summer?**

A) Fall  
B) Spring  
C) Winter  
D) Summer  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**4. Which word is related to autumn?**

A) Pumpkin  
B) Ice  
C) Sandcastle  
D) Blossoms  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**5. In which season do people often go to the beach?**

A) Fall  
B) Winter  
C) Spring  
D) Summer  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**6. What is a common activity in spring?**

A) Skiing  
B) Leaf collecting  
C) Planting seeds  
D) Building snowmen  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**7. Which of the following is NOT a season?**

A) Summer  
B) Rainy  
C) Winter  
D) Fall  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**8. What color is often associated with autumn?**

A) Green  
B) Orange  
C) Blue  
D) White  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**9. During which season do leaves change color and fall from trees?**

A) Spring  
B) Summer  
C) Winter  
D) Fall  

**Answer: ________________**  


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**10. Which season is known for hot weather?**

A) Fall  
B) Winter  
C) Spring  
D) Summer  

**Answer: ________________**  


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# Answer Key

1. C) Spring  
2. B) Snow  
3. A) Fall  
4. A) Pumpkin  
5. D) Summer  
6. C) Planting seeds  
7. B) Rainy  
8. B) Orange  
9. D) Fall  
10. D) Summer  

### Lesson Plan: Collage of the Seasons

**Grade Level:** 3  
**Subject:** English Language Arts / Integrated Art  
**Duration:** 45 minutes  

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**Objectives:**  
1. Students will identify and describe the four seasons using descriptive language.  
2. Students will create a seasonal collage that reflects their understanding of each season's characteristics.  
3. Students will practice teamwork and communication skills during the collaborative art project.

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**Materials:**  
- Construction paper (various colors)  
- Magazines for cutouts (seasonal images)  
- Glue sticks  
- Scissors  
- Markers and crayons  
- Seasonal word bank handout (words related to spring, summer, fall, winter)  
- Large poster board (for collage base)  
- Optional: Glitter, stickers for decoration  

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**Structure:**  

**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**  
   - Briefly introduce the topic of seasons.  
   - Ask students to share what they know about each season.  
   - Introduce the collage project and explain its purpose.

**2. Group Discussion (10 minutes)**  
   - Divide students into groups of 4.  
   - Each group selects one season to focus on.  
   - Distribute the seasonal word bank and encourage groups to brainstorm words and ideas associated with their chosen season.  
   - Groups will discuss what images they can find in magazines that represent their season.

**3. Creation of Collages (25 minutes)**  
   - Provide construction paper, magazines, scissors, and glue.  
   - Instruct groups to create a collage on the poster board that visually represents their season using words and images.  
   - Encourage creativity and teamwork. Circulate to assist and prompt discussion.

**4. Wrap-Up and Sharing (5 minutes)**  
   - Each group presents their collage to the class, describing their chosen season and discussing the images and words they included.  
   - Encourage positive feedback and questions from peers.  
   - Summarize the key characteristics of each season discussed.

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**Assessment:**  
- Observe group participation and collaboration during the collage creation.  
- Evaluate the final collages for understanding of seasonal concepts and creativity.  
- Listen to group presentations for use of descriptive language and comprehension of seasonal themes.

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**Note:** Adjust timing as necessary based on the class’s pace and engagement level.

1. **Winter Wonderland Words**: Snowflakes, hot cocoa, mittens, sledding, icicles, snowmen, cozy fires, evergreen trees, frost, and polar bears.

2. **Spring Fling Words**: Flowers, rainbows, bunnies, butterflies, gardening, sunshine, baby birds, puddles, blooming trees, and picnics.

3. **Wacky Summer Words**: Ice cream castles, beachball robots, sunburned unicorns, flip-flop races, lemonade rivers, swimming pool monsters, and fireworks in the sky!

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