By Alyssa M. Argenzio

Objectives

Dancing in the wind

there was a little seed

who had nothing to give,

or to want or to need.

But she knew she would never be a weed

So she just danced in the wind in rain or shine,

and landed in my garden and became a flower of mine.

Objectives

B1- Details-List specific details; recall facts; generate a list of ideas.

B2-Classify-Categorize the text; identify and sort categories.

B3-Generalizations-Make general statements about the text with evidence.

C1-Elements-Identify and explain character, setting, or poetic device.

C2-Inferences-Make judgments about specific textual events, ideas, or character analysis.C3-Theme/Concept-Identify a major idea or

theme in the text with evidence.

Habits of Mind

• Posing Questions

• Thinking Flexibly

• Imagining, Innovating, Creating

Discussion

Answer 2 of 3 Questions

C3- Create 3 possible titles for this poem. Tell why you chose the titles. Share your titles with 3 friends and have them choose the one they like and why.

B3-What generalization best describes the poem? Use evidence from the poem to support your choice.

C1-Make a list of human characteristics the author used to describe the little seed. Add 5-8 of your own. Share with a friend; have them write if they agree or disagree with your list and why.

Creative Synthesis

Complete 2 of 3 Activities

1. Pretend to be a news reporter. Write an article on the life of a seed. Be the illustrator too. Be creative.

2. Be the inventor of a unique T- chart. Organize these 2 ideas: phrases describing seeds and characteristics of seeds. Make sure you have 8-10 ideas on each side.

3. Choose an object like the seed and write an 8-10 line poem using human characteristics.