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Wishtree
Last updated Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Author: Katherine Applegate
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 1250043220
Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Dec. 2018
Synopsis:
"Warm and thoughtful, this story is told from the perspective of an ancient oak tree who has seen it all. Bestselling author Katherine Applegate gets readers rooting for the old tree, along with the people and animals who come to depend on it. The shorter length and strong plot are appealing for middle grade readers who are growing into novels with less illustrated narrative and more complex subject matter." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
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Have you ever seen a tree like the one on the cover?
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How many types of trees can you name?
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What kinds of wishes do you think the tree grants?
Vocabulary
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Aspirations - something that a person wants very much to achieve
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Bestowed - to give something as a gift or honor
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Pessimistic - expecting bad things to happen
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Optimistic - expecting good things to happen; hopeful
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Ascents - the act or process of rising, moving, or climbing up
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What are things you can do with a tree (ex. climb, get shade, put a tree house)?
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Do you think that tree can talk?
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What would you wish for?
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What kinds of animals live in a tree?
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