The Giving Tree
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8 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Shel Silverstein's classic follows a tree that loves a boy and gives him everything it has, all through his life. It's a tender, bittersweet story about generosity. Read by Keith Carradine.
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A gentle, bittersweet story about giving and growing older -- you may want to leave time to talk afterward.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Shel Silverstein's classic follows a tree that loves a boy and gives him everything it has, all through his life.
- What does the tree give the boy over the years?
- How does the boy change as he grows up?
- Do you think the tree was happy? Why or why not?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: generous, give, grateful.
Try it: Write about someone who gives a lot to you, and one way you could give back.