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Activity Name Reading Time
by Irvin Ajes
Mario loved plants. One day, he planted a seed. “I will take care of you, little seed,” said Mario. “I’ll help you grow into a plant that is big and strong!”
The next day, Mario rode his bike to check on the seed. He couldn’t believe his eyes! Something amazing had happened. A little plant with three leaves had grown out of the dirt overnight! “I will take care of you, little plant,” said Mario. “I will help you grow to be big and strong!”
Each day, Mario rode his bike to visit the plant. He cared for the plant. He sang to the plant. He talked to the plant. If the plant was dry, he watered it. And each day, Mario said, “I’ll take care of you, little plant. I’ll help you grow to be big and strong!” In just five days, the little plant had eleven huge leaves.
Fantasy
Teacher: Share the title of this fantasy story and talk about the pictures. Introduce Mario, who is holding a shovel and pail. Then ask children to look at all the pictures to predict what happens in the story. Invite children to read the story on their own and then read the story together. Engage children in a conversation
about what Mario planned to do and how his plans worked out. Purpose: To describe the beginning and ending of the story
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