Exploring The Giving Tree: Comprehension Insights

In this video, Tiana May introduces the concept of giving as a superpower. She reads 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein, a story about a tree that selflessly gives to a boy throughout his life. The video discusses the main theme of giving and poses questions to reinforce the lesson. The session concludes with a call to action for viewers to practice giving in their own lives.

What is the superpower discussed in today's session?

• Helping

• Caring

• Giving

• Sharing

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What did the boy make from the tree's leaves?

• A boat

• A house

• A crown

• A swing

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What did the tree offer the boy when he asked for money?

• Its branches

• Its apples

• Its trunk

• Its leaves

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What did the boy want to build with the tree's branches?

• A crown

• A swing

• A house

• A boat

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What did the tree offer when the boy wanted a boat?

• Its trunk

• Its leaves

• Its apples

• Its branches

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How did the tree feel when the boy used its stump to rest?

• Lonely

• Happy

• Angry

• Sad

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Who are the main characters in the story?

• The tree and the forest

• The boy and his friends

• The boy and the tree

• The boy and his family

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What activities did the boy do with the tree when he was young?

• Climbed the trunk, swung from branches, played hide-and-seek

• Built a house, made a boat, sold apples

• Slept in the shade, gathered leaves, made a crown

• Both A and C

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How did the tree feel when the boy grew older and visited less often?

• Angry

• Excited

• Sad

• Happy

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What is the main theme of 'The Giving Tree'?

• Learning

• Giving

• Adventure

• Friendship

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