Learning Objectives
- Read a poem about imagining being an apple
- Understand the story about the importance of trees
- Learn about parts of a tree: roots, trunk, branches, leaves, fruits
- Use imagination to think of creative ideas
- Learn about how trees help us
Key Concepts
If I Were an Apple (Poem)
This poem is about imagination. The child imagines what it would be like to be an apple growing on a tree. The child thinks about hanging from a branch, being high up in the air, and then falling down for someone to eat. The poem encourages children to use their imagination and think about the world from different points of view.
Our Tree (Story)
This story is about a tree that is special to a family. The tree gives shade in the hot summer. Birds build their nests in the tree. Children play under the tree. The tree gives fruits and flowers. The story tells us that trees are very important for us and for animals. We should love and protect trees.
Parts of a Tree
A tree has many parts. The roots grow under the ground and hold the tree firmly. They also drink water from the soil. The trunk is the thick, strong main body of the tree. Branches grow out from the trunk. Leaves grow on the branches and are usually green. Some trees give us flowers and fruits.
Why Trees Are Important
Trees give us fresh air to breathe. They give us shade to sit under. They give us fruits to eat. They give wood to make furniture. Birds and animals live in trees. Trees make our earth beautiful. We should plant more trees and never cut them without reason.
Important Terms
- Apple: A round, red or green fruit that is crunchy and sweet
- Imagination: Creating pictures and ideas in your mind
- Roots: The parts of the tree that grow underground
- Trunk: The thick main stem of the tree
- Branch: A part that grows out from the trunk of a tree
- Shade: A cool, dark area made by a tree blocking the sun
Quick Revision
- The poem is about imagining life as an apple on a tree
- The story tells us how useful and important trees are
- Parts of a tree: roots, trunk, branches, leaves, flowers, fruits
- Trees give us air, shade, fruits, and wood
- Birds and animals make their homes in trees
- We should plant more trees and take care of them