The Giving Tree (2nd Grade: Series 1)

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The Giving Tree is a parable about a boy’s interactions, over the course of his lifetime, with a tree that gives of itself in many ways throughout the years. The module invites stu dents to consider acts of giving and receiving. Students will explore the artistry of trees and create their own tree art using oil pastels. They’ll discover through yoga how to tap into their feelings and strike poses, such as the tree pose. With the power of observation and the aid of magnifying glasses, this module investigates what trees can provide. Students learn that sometimes we can observe what trees give, but sometimes not. This module contains the following lessons: Tree Exploration Leaf Rubbing How Trees Provide Different Ways of Giving Beginning, Middle, End Types of Trees I Am Yoga Vocabulary Trees Comparing Texts Tree Art At the end of the module, you’ll find options for summative writing tasks and optional extensions that can stretch the module further. Key Vocabulary Giving, Gather, Crowns, Forest, Trunk, Branches, Roots, Shade, Joy, Weak, Stump, Climb Note: This module is part of 2nd Grade: Series 1. The four modules in Series 1 collectively address all National ELA and Core Arts Standards. Show more