Famer Will Allen

What is special about Farmer Will Allen?

• He can see what others can't see

• He is special

• He is a farmer

• He loves his community

What does the illustration tell you about the table in Will Allen's home when he was a boy?

• They didn't have food

• There was alot of good food and people were happy

• His family were good cooks

• He was happy

Does the author use first person or third person point of view? How do you know?

• first person and uses pronouns

• third person and uses verbs

• third person and uses the pronoun he

• Third person and uses nouns

What is the problem or conflict?

• He has to figure out how to farm in the city

• He has to begin his farm

• He has to buy the green houses

• He has to grow crops

What evidence gives a clue on p.110-111 to what the problem is?

• never eaten ripe tomato

• how could Will farm in the middle of pavement and parking lots

• For Sale

• fresh vegetables were scarce in the city

What is the resolution to the problem, conflict?

• He spotted six empty greenhouses

• a plot of land

• Will buys a city lot where he will start a farm

• everyone has the right to healthy food

Why does Will Allen say worm "magic" makes his farm grow?

• Garbage

• Soil

• The worms help turn garbage into good soil for growing which is like a magic trick

• Worms are magical

How does the author feel about Will Allen?

• Point of view

• He was a teacher

• he is a hard worker, a good teacher, and great problem solver

• he makes things happen

How did Farmer Will Allen make a difference?

• He gave food to people

• He was thoughtful

• He proved it was possible to have healthy food in the city

• Will Allen wanted to make a difference

Where did Farmer Will Allen find his love for farming?

• At home

• In North Carolina

• In America

• In Belgium