Planting Seeds with Samantha-Short Story
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Planting Seeds
Winston and his mom decided to plant seeds in their backyard. They got a small pot, soil, and some tiny seeds. Winston was excited to watch them grow!
First, they filled the pot with soil. Then, Winston made small holes in the soil with his finger. He dropped a seed into each hole and covered them with soil. His mom helped his water the pot.
Every day, Winston checked the pot to see if the seeds were growing. After a few days, tiny green sprouts appeared! Winston was so happy. Happy continued to water them, and soon, the sprouts turned into beautiful flowers.
Winston learned that with a little love and care, tiny seeds can grow into something wonderful!
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. What did Winston and his mom decide to do?
2. What did Winston use to make holes in the soil?
3. What happened after Winston watered the seeds?
4. How did Winston feel when he saw the tiny green sprouts?
Common Core standards for Planting Seeds with Samantha-Short Story
By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
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