I Am A Tree

I Am A Tree

POEM

Author: NanCy Kopman

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INTRODUCTION

The featured poem is a delightful and charming creation by Nancy Kopman, titled "I Am a Tree." Imagine, for a moment, what it would be like to be a tree. To stand tall and unwavering through all seasons, to witness the secrets of nature, and to feel the deep connection to the Earth. In this poem, we'll explore the world from the unique perspective of a tree.

I AM A TREE

I am a tree and I stand so tall. I have great big branches and little branches small. When the wind moves left or the wind blows right, I keep my branches strong with all of my might.

I AM A TREE

I am a tree and I stand so tall. I have great big branches and little branches small. Bees can build a hive. Birds can build a nest. My branches stay strong – I always try my best.

I AM A TREE

I am a tree and I stand so tall. I have great big branches and little branches small. Rain makes me strong and snow makes me bright! I grow through all the seasons – all day and all night.

I AM A TREE

I am a tree and I stand so tall. I have great big branches and little branches small. I love the Earth and the Earth loves me. I stand so tall because I am a tree.

KEY THEMES

Seasonal Changes

Strength and Resilience

Connection to Nature

The tree grows and stays strong because of the changing seasons, like rain and snow.

The poem makes the tree seem like a strong, unbreakable figure.

The poem tells us the tree is like a home for bees and birds in nature.

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Encourages us to recognize and appreciate our environment.

Shows that changes in life help us grow.

Showing us how to stay strong when life gets tough.

IMAGERY AND LITERARY DEVICES

REPETITION

IMAGERY

METAPHOR

Provides a rhythmic quality to the poem, creating a soothing and repetitive pattern that can be engaging and comforting.

Creating mental pictures using descriptive language. This allows the reader to visualize and connect with the tree's experience.

Compare the tree to a home for these creatures. The tree is described as a protective environment in the ecosystem.

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"I am a tree and I stand so tall"

"Bees can build a hive. Birds can build a nest,"

"I am a tree and I stand so tall,"

VOCABULARY WORDS

Seasons

(noun)

Each of the four divisions of the year marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours.

VOCABULARY WORDS

Might

(noun)

Tall

(adjective)

of great or more than average height.

physical or moral strength; power.

VOCABULARY WORDS

Grow

(verb)

Bright

(adjective)

giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.

increasing in size or changing physically over time.

SUPER QUIZ

Respond correctly!

Some villians are trying to destroy the trees! Fight them off by answering the questions on vocabulary words.

ARE YOU READY?

QUESTION 1 OF 3

What is the meaning of "HIVE"?

A place where bees live

A place where ants live

a place where cats live

RIGHT ANSWER!

NEW SUPERPOWER!

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QUESTION 2 OF 3

Which word has the meaning of "water falling from the sky in drops"?

snow

sun

Rain

RIGHTANSWER!

NEW SUPERPOWER!

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QUESTION 3 OF 3

Choose the correct statement.

branch is a part of the human body.

earth is the planet we live on

grow is to become smaller in size.

RIGHTANSWER!

NEW SUPERPOWER!

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YOU HAVE Colletced ALL THE POWERS!

CONGRATULATIONS!

PLAY AGAIN?

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WRONGANSWER!

TRY AGAIN?

User Manual

Skills: Language Arts Content Standard: 5.2 Express personal responses to literary texts Learning Standard: 5.2.1 Ask and answer simple questions about characters, actions and events of interest in a textLearning Objective:At the end of the lesson, students are able to answer at least 2 out of 3 quiz questions on the poem. Theme: World of Knowledge

This presentation slide contains:

• The Poem "I am a tree"
• Key Themes
• Imagery and Literary Devices
• Vocabulary Words
• Quiz