Growing Watermelons

Synopsis:

Growing Watermelons is a story about a girl who gets her plant seeds all mixed up. She plants them anyway and her grandpa helps her work out which plant is which.

Curriculum link:

Science: Biological sciences – Living things

Key Concepts:

Some plants creep along the ground to get more sunlight. Some plants climb up things to get more sunlight. Many plants grow from seeds.

Reading Strategies:

Self-monitoring – rereading and self-correcting

Extent:

16

Paired Title:

Creepers and Climbers

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Creepers and Climbers / Growing Watermelons