Imaginary Gardens and Gardeners

Mrs. Bisseau introduces the story 'My Garden' by Kevin Henkes, a fictional tale about a girl who imagines a fantastical garden while helping her mother in a real one. The video covers vocabulary related to gardening, reads the story, and encourages students to think about the characters, setting, and events. Students are prompted to retell the story, answer questions, and imagine their own dream gardens.

What is the nature of the story 'My Garden'?

• Fictional

• Non-fictional

• Historical

• Biographical

Who is the author of 'My Garden'?

• Kevin Henkes

• J.K. Rowling

• Dr. Seuss

• Roald Dahl

What should listeners focus on while hearing the story?

• Characters, setting, and events

• Grammar and punctuation

• Illustrations

• Author's biography

What is a gardener?

• A type of insect

• A person who writes books

• A person who cares for a garden

• A type of plant

What are pests?

• Types of flowers

• Garden tools

• Insects or small animals that damage crops

• Large animals

What does 'soak' mean?

• To dry out

• To take in

• To plant

• To remove

How does the girl help her mother in the garden?

• By painting the fence

• By harvesting fruits

• By watering, weeding, and chasing rabbits

• By planting trees

In the girl's imaginary garden, what happens to the flowers?

• They are always red

• They wilt quickly

• They never bloom

• They change color and never die

What are the rabbits made of in the girl's garden?

• Carrots

• Chocolate

• Metal

• Wood

What unusual things pop up in the girl's garden?

• Books and pencils

• Shoes and hats

• Buttons and umbrellas

• Toys and games