Critical Vocabulary Potatoes on Rooftops

What is something you might describe as humble?

• A skyscraper

• A small, cozy cottage

• A luxury sports car

• A bustling city

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When would plots be useful in a garden?

• To make the garden look more colorful

• To organize different types of plants for better growth

• To attract more insects

• To increase the size of the garden

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

If you could transform into something, what would you transform into and why?

• A tree, to provide shade and oxygen

• A rock, to stay in one place forever

• A cloud, to float aimlessly

• A river, to flow continuously

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What could a garden yield?

• Only flowers

• Fruits, vegetables, and flowers

• Just grass

• Only weeds

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What might influence how well a garden grows?

• The color of the garden tools

• The type of soil and amount of sunlight

• The number of garden gnomes

• The size of the gardener's hat

Would you want to eat artificial fruits and vegetables? Why or why not?

• Yes, because they are always fresh

• No, because they might not have the same nutrients as natural ones

• Yes, because they are cheaper

• No, because they are more colorful

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is an alternative to living in an urban area?

• Living in a larger city

• Living in a rural area

• Living in a shopping mall

• Living in a theme park

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How can you strategically plan a garden to maximize its yield?

• By planting all seeds randomly

• By considering the needs of each plant and arranging them accordingly

• By planting only one type of plant

• By using only artificial fertilizers

What are some strategic reasons for choosing to live in a rural area instead of an urban one?

• To have access to more shopping centers

• To enjoy a quieter environment and more space

• To be closer to more people

• To have more traffic

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

How can the concept of transformation be applied to personal growth?

• By staying the same and never changing

• By learning new skills and adapting to new situations

• By ignoring all feedback

• By refusing to try new things

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3