Understanding Apple Trees and Seasons

The video tutorial guides first graders through the book 'A Tree is a Plant' by Clyde Robert Bulla, illustrated by Stacy Schuett. It introduces the concept of informational text and explores the life cycle of an apple tree, from seed to maturity. The video discusses the roles of different tree parts, such as roots and leaves, and how trees change with the seasons. It also provides background on the author and illustrator, encouraging students to think about the essential question: What happens to a tree as it grows?

Who is the author of 'A Tree is a Plant'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Stacy Schuett

• Clyde Robert Bulla

• Robert Frost

What is the main type of story 'A Tree is a Plant'?

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Fiction

• Informational Text

Which of these trees is mentioned in the story?

• Pine

• Maple

• Birch

• Oak

How does an apple tree begin its life?

• As a branch

• As a seed

• As a leaf

• As a flower

What happens to the apple tree in spring?

• It blossoms

• It grows apples

• It becomes dormant

• It loses its leaves

What is the function of roots in a tree?

• To grow leaves

• To absorb water

• To produce flowers

• To make food

How do roots help the tree during strong winds?

• They change color

• They produce more leaves

• They hold the tree in the ground

• They make the tree taller

What happens to the leaves in fall?

• They produce more food

• They turn yellow and brown

• They grow larger

• They turn green

In which season does the apple tree look bare?

• Winter

• Fall

• Summer

• Spring

What does the apple tree do every spring?

• It loses its bark

• It blossoms and grows apples

• It sheds its roots

• It stops growing