Lesson 5: A Little Plant

Key Words: bury, creep

A. Talk about the pictures. Then read and listen to the poem.

A Little Plant

In the heart of a seed, Buried deep, so deep, A dear little plant, Lay fast asleep. “Wake!” said the voice Of the rain drops bright. The little plant heard And rose to see What the wonderful Outside world might be.

B. As you listen to the poem, notice how these groups of words are pronounced. Practice saying these words.

1. seed, deep, asleep, see
2. heard, world
3. lay, wake, rain

C. Ask and answer the questions.

1. Where is the little plant sleeping?
2. Who spoke to the little plant?
3. What did they want the little plant to do?
4. What two things do plants need in order to grow?
5. Which word in the poem means “grow”?