Think Like a Tree

• ENGLISH
• Secondary Education
• Age 11

Trees are sanctuaries.

“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.”

by Karen Shragg

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Let's Think Like a Tree- Let's be selfless and compassionate...

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Warm Up Activity

DRAG and DROP

Drag the lines of the poem in the boxes with blue outline and drop them to match their meanings in the boxes with red outline.

when troubles come, don't lose your faith in yourself

be well prepared for ups and downs in life

be kind to people you do not know

learn to appreciate the goodness in yourself

stand tall after a storm

be prepared for each season

provide shelter for strangers

be still ... hear your own leaves rustling

The phrase "affirm life's magic"implies that you :

1. appreciate the fact that life can be full of surprises
2. do not be defeated by failures
3. be well prepared for life
4. be honest and sincere

The poet asks us to absorb the qualities of a tree to lead a good life.What does the phrase "stay deeply rooted while reaching for the sky" convey?

1. be kind to people you do not know
2. be disciplined and work with honesty
3. try to go up in life without forgetting who you are
4. be prepared for ups and down in life

Let's Polly and share your views about the theme(s) highlighted in the poem.

Two qualities that I have learned
from 'Trees' today...

Success Criteria:

1. can share my views about trees as living creatures.
2. can identify the components and writing style of a descriptive poem.
3. can deduce the theme of the poem.
4. need some help regarding all the activities we have done during the class today.

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Visit 'Polly' and share your response.

We all can think like trees. Is it completely practical and possible to be like them?

Why do people fail in thinking and being like a tree? (Word limit: 20-25 words)

"Emerge renewed at the first signs of spring".
How does the above mention line relates with our lives?

Poetic Devices

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Identify the poetic device used in the phrase 'stand tall...'.

1. Personification
2. Metaphor
3. Alliteration
4. Simile

Identify the poetic device used in the line: 'Be graceful in the wind'.

1. Alliteration
2. Simile
3. Imagery
4. Irony

Identify the poetic device used in the phrase 'signs of spring'.

1. Imagery
2. Alliteration
3. Personification
4. Simile

List at least at least five takeaways from the poem"Tree Lover."

Success Criteria:

1. can share my views about trees as living creatures.
2. can identify the poetic devices in the poem.
3. can answer the questions pertaining to the text.
4. need some help regarding all the activities we have done during the class today.

TOGETHER WE CAN,

TOGETHER WE WILL!

Vartika Seth

Attempt the MS-Quiz assigned on MS-Teams.

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