Tree Lady Unit 2

What was the main reason that Kate loved trees so much?

• They made great firewood

• green was her favorite color

• she thought of them as her friends

• they kept the bus away from her

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was it special that Kate graduated from University of California?

• that is where most tree scientists went

• she was the first woman to graduate with a science degree

• she had a full scholarship

• her father went there too

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

Why was Kate disappointed when she arrived in San Diego?

• the lack of trees

• it was too far from home

• she didn't know anyone else

• her favorite trees wouldn't grow there

What TWO ways did Kate find information on trees?

• the internet

• she traveled to find trees that would work

• she wrote letters

Tags

CCSS.W.3.8

What major event was coming to San Diego?

• The World Tree Festivals

• Panama-California Exposition

• the circus

Why did people doubt Kate and her work at first?

• some of her ideas were clearly outdated

• she was rude to them

• they didn't think the city could support so many trees

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is one possible theme for the story?

• loyalty

• friendship

• caring for the planet

• family

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

Who is the main character in the story?

• Kate

• Elizabeth Brown

• Miss Rumphius

• Sarah

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the setting in the story?

• the ocean

• California

• Texas

• Spain

Kate stopped teaching because ____________

• she got fired

• she found a better job

• she missed science

• she quit