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How to catch Santa Claus

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In this fun story, Santa Claus is ready to deliver presents to children all around the world. The only thing is, children have set traps in their homes to catch him! Follow Santa, along with his elves and reindeer, on his journey as he attempts to deliver presents without being caught! Do you think the children will catch Santa?

story grammar

Main Character: Santa Claus

Setting: children’s houses the night before Christmas

Initiating Event: the children set traps in their homes to catch Santa Claus while he delivered presents

Feelings: understanding, determined

Plan: Santa planned to deliver presents around the world and avoid getting caught  

Action: Santa delivered presents with the help of his elves and reindeer. The elves and reindeer got caught in some of the traps and Santa helped them get out 

Consequence: the children didn’t catch Santa and he delivered all of the presents before morning

Ending: Santa wished everyone a merry Christmas and flew back to the North Pole 

summary (SWBST)

Somebody: Santa Clause

Wanted: to deliver presents to children around the world

But: the children set traps in their homes to catch Santa Claus while he delivered presents

So: Santa, with the help of his elves and reindeer, dodged the traps while delivering presents

Then: Santa flew off into the night and promised to come back next year  

past tense verbs

decked, added, fooled, snacked, looked, loved

Activities you'll love!

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describing

cookies, milk, reindeer

compare & contrast

Santa & an elf, cookies & cake

How to catch club resources

Free How to Catch Santa Claus Activity Kit

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See more fun How to Catch Club activities here!

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