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This resource has been developed to integrate the subject areas of science, balanced literacy, math, drama and art. This mini-unit targets several standards/outcomes from each curriculum as well as reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing.
Included in this mini-unit:
- An original, full-color shared reading selection called "How Are Trees Used?" In this story students will learn that trees are used in many different ways by people and animals. Readers will be engaged as they connect the story to their own prior knowledge and search for long "e" words.
- A cut-and-paste comprehension/matching activity where students will match the tree from the story to its appropriate use.
- Materials for a Long e/ea Word Sort center. Students will place the words into the appropriate pocket chart (ee or ea). Students will then record the words on the accompanying recording sheet.
- Materials and parent letter for a "tree center." Students will bring materials from home that are made from trees. As a whole class activity students will focus on one item and brainstorm its attributes.
- An original, full-color read-aloud story titled "The Parts of a Tree." Students will learn the various tree parts and connect new learning to prior knowledge by answering questions throughout the story.
- An 'Oak versus Spruce' compare and contrast activity.
- A 'Leaf Sort' activity where students will sort leaves based on a variety of attributes.
- A dramatic role play activity where students will role play the various parts of a tree and complete a reflection.
- An art activity where students will use watercolors to paint a tree. Understanding of 'The Parts of a Tree' will be assessed through student interviews.
- A 'changing seasons' activity where students will discuss how trees change and complete a 'Looks, Feels, Sounds' graphic organizer as a whole class activity.
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Included in this mini-unit:
- An original, full-color shared reading selection called "How Are Trees Used?" In this story students will learn that trees are used in many different ways by people and animals. Readers will be engaged as they connect the story to their own prior knowledge and search for long "e" words.
- A cut-and-paste comprehension/matching activity where students will match the tree from the story to its appropriate use.
- Materials for a Long e/ea Word Sort center. Students will place the words into the appropriate pocket chart (ee or ea). Students will then record the words on the accompanying recording sheet.
- Materials and parent letter for a "tree center." Students will bring materials from home that are made from trees. As a whole class activity students will focus on one item and brainstorm its attributes.
- An original, full-color read-aloud story titled "The Parts of a Tree." Students will learn the various tree parts and connect new learning to prior knowledge by answering questions throughout the story.
- An 'Oak versus Spruce' compare and contrast activity.
- A 'Leaf Sort' activity where students will sort leaves based on a variety of attributes.
- A dramatic role play activity where students will role play the various parts of a tree and complete a reflection.
- An art activity where students will use watercolors to paint a tree. Understanding of 'The Parts of a Tree' will be assessed through student interviews.
- A 'changing seasons' activity where students will discuss how trees change and complete a 'Looks, Feels, Sounds' graphic organizer as a whole class activity.
See the following link for a variety of math and literacy centers, balanced literacy mini-units and much more!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Shelley-Gray/Products
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Join me on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/teachingresourcesbyshelleygray
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magsmg
Another fantastic unit thank you
April 14, 2013 
stevespunkin
Can't wait to give this a try! ;)
March 3, 2013
summersmcbride
This was such a great help during our Tree Homes unit! Thanks so much for sharing!
March 3, 2013
brigiddiaz
Great Product!
February 5, 2013
mamabighed
Thanks
November 11, 2012
Yvonne Urichuk Knight (TpT Seller)
Very helpful to use during our unit on Trees! Thank you.
October 6, 2012
NancylynnJoyce
I used this last fall. It was a great resource!
June 28, 2012
541njs
nice unit
May 19, 2012
lmcmahan
Really useful resources and I loved the "mini" book about trees.
April 30, 2012
Sandracitron
I used this to support my FOSS trees unit. It was very helpful!
April 1, 2012
shortie
great unit
March 22, 2012
europe99
Great compliment to the Trees Foss Kit. Thanks!
February 5, 2012
donnalyn
Yet another great unit. We really enjoyed this one, too. Thanks!
January 9, 2012
cladam29
Thanks for the tree unit! I look forward to using it in my 1st grade classroom.
September 25, 2011
Kay Stahl (TpT Seller)
This unit looks awesome. Just downloaded it and glanced through. I like that it covers what I need in a few great activities. Thanks from another MB teacher!
September 14, 2011
tomrsj
I can hardly wait to use this unit with my class! Thank you for your many great ideas! Camille
September 12, 2011
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Thanks Camille! I hope your students enjoy the activities :)
September 12, 2011
KTeach 5 (TpT Seller)
I love Shelley's work! I am excited to use this tree unit in my classroom!
August 2, 2011
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for the nice compliment. I would love to hear how your students like this unit!
August 2, 2011
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juju2
How relevant are these activities for kindergarten? Are the books easy to follow and the activities ones that kindergartners could do in the fall, (that is when we study wood)?
July 28, 2012
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! You should be able to use most of the activities with kindergarten, although students will likely need scaffolding for many of the activities. If you do purchase it and decide that it is not suitable for your students' needs, please just contact me at shelley_gray_@hotmail.com and I will arrange a refund for you.
Thanks for your inquiry. Have a great evening,
Shelley
Thanks for your inquiry. Have a great evening,
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