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Lola Plants a Garden
Last updated Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Author: Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Date of Publication: 2014
ISBN: 1580896944
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Nov. 2024
Synopsis:
After Lola reads a book of garden poems, she wants to plant some flowers. She gets books from the library and chooses her plants. Then Lola and her mommy buy the seeds, make the garden, and mark the rows. Lola finds it hard to wait, but at last the flowers bloom. Now it's time for a party with her friends!
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What has Lola planted?
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What else do you notice on the cover?
Vocabulary
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quite - A little or a lot, but not completely
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contrary - not agreeing with something
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cockleshells - a flower with a shell-like appearance. It also has the nickname Octopus orchid because its dangling petals and sepals resemble tentacles
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poem - a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language
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shoots - a part of a plant that grows above ground and includes the stem, leaves, buds, and flowers
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weed - any plant that grows wild where it is not wanted, especially in gardens or among farm crops
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extraordinary - something is very unusual, remarkable, or surprising
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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If you had a garden, what would you plant? Flowers? Veggies?
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Have you been in a garden? What grows there?
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How many insects do you see in the book?
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Why did Lola buy seeds?
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What did you like best about Lola's garden? What did her friends like best?
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| Craft ideas: |
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November is also reading to Kids College Spirit month! Have the kids create their own college logos based on the college logo you volunteer(s) share on something you are wearing. They can even create their own imaginary college logo!
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Draw and make a list of plants for a garden.
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Make garden seed packet / marker - use paper or envelope, draw a plant (flower, veggie), and attach to a craft stick.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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