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Day 1: Pre-reading
(1): What are the five main things that plants need to grow? (hint: look at page 3!)
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(2): What conditions help these two vegetables to grow?
(3): Read the following statements and think about whether it is true or false. Use the text to help you answer these and circle your answer:
A living room is useful because it allows heat in and traps it inside to keep the inside temperature warm. True / False
Plants can never get too warm. True / False
Temperature can affect how fruits and vegetables grow. True / False
Day 2: Fact Finder
Write down two facts that you learnt from reading the book and what you find interesting about these
Day 3: Comprehension
Remember to write in full sentences
Remember to reread the text to help you find the answer
Day 4: Vocab Task
Match the word on the left with its meaning on the right. Use a dictionary if you get stuck!
Day 5: Word Cloze Activity
Use the list below to fill in the gaps.
________ make their own food through a process called ____________. They absorb _________ from the sun and use it to turn the water from the soil and carbon dioxide
(CO2) from the air into different kinds of _______. Plants use these sugars to grow
________, leaves, _______, and fruit. ________ is also produced during photosynthesis. It is released back into the ____ through tiny ______ in the plant’s leaves.
Extra for Experts: The Gardens of the Future
Re-read the section on page 32 about Gardens of the Future. Do some research with your parents, and write your answers to these questions below your work for the week.
Our development of technology has allowed us to produce more food to feed more people. What effect do you think this is having on our environment?
Do you think that this is creating more climate change for the Earth? Why or why not?
What do you think you can do at home to help with climate change?
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