Exploring Earth Day Themes in Children's Literature

What is the main reason for celebrating Earth Day?

• To meet with friends

• To enjoy music

• To take care of our planet

• To visit the park

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Tiny and the narrator decide to do for Earth Day?

• Read a book

• Visit a fair

• Go swimming

• Watch a movie

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What did Tiny pick up on the way to the park?

• Sticks

• Leaves

• Garbage

• Flowers

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why did Dr. Jong smile at Tiny and the narrator?

• Because they helped clean up trash

• Because they brought snacks

• Because they sang a song

• Because they were late

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Dr. Jong ask for help with?

• Planting trees

• Cooking food

• Painting a picture

• Building a house

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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CCSS.RL.5.3

What problem did they encounter while planting trees?

• They lost the wagon

• It started raining

• The trees were too big

• They forgot the shovels

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did Tiny use to dig holes?

• A spoon

• A stick

• His paws

• A shovel

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CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Tiny contribute to planting the trees?

• By digging holes

• By singing to them

• By watering them

• By measuring the distance

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Dr. Jong say to Tiny after planting the trees?

• You're a great dancer

• You're a great painter

• You're a great digger

• You're a great singer

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What was the main lesson from the Earth Day adventure?

• Music makes everything better

• Always bring a snack

• Teamwork and caring for the planet are important

• Always carry a map

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2