The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree 1
What genre is Arnold's Apple Tree?
Realistic Fiction
How does the tree change throughout the seasons?
Its leaves change color, fall, and grow back agian.
What is it called when you are "learning how to live on Earth without hurting it"?
informational text
What is the genre of this text?
Informational Text.
How do you know Arnold's Apple Tree is realistic fiction?
Arnold isn't a real person, but the setting could be real.
What happens to the tree in winter?
The leaves are bare and it snows.
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 400pts) What is the text "A Green Kids Guide to Watering Plants" mostly about? (main idea)
How to save water while gardening
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 400pts) What is one way you can help save water while gardening?
collect rain water, put plants that need lots of water together and plants that need a little water separately together, put soaker hose near the roots, water plants in the morning
What do all three animals have in common?
They all migrate.
What did Arnold do in the summer?
Name one thing...
What does Arnold build in summer?
A tree house.
What do you have to do before you can start your garden?
Study, study, study! (pg. 229)
When should you water your plants? In the morning, afternoon, or night?
morning
What does migrate mean?
What did Arnold do in the Winter?
Name one thing.
Fill in the blank:
The green leaves __________ him during a summer shower.
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 800pts)
shelter
Where does the soaker hose go?
Underground, near the roots.
How can you check if the soil has enough water?
By squeezing it in your hand and seeing if it sticks together. (pg.239)
What is a "generation"?
All the animals born at one time.
What did Arnold do in the fall?
Name one thing.
What happens at the very end of the story?
The cycle starts again.
How deep should you plant a large seed?
About 1 inch deep
How can you tell that the text "A Green Kids Guide to Watering Plants" is an informational text?
it has facts, it is about real things that are true, there is no plot or characters, there are headings
Which animal migrates the furthest?
Arctic Terns.