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Introducing the Read-Aloud
The Fruits of Polly’s Labor
6A
10 minutes
What Have We Already Learned?
Remind students that plants have different parts. Review with
students the names of the important parts of plants (roots,
stems, branches, leaves, flowers, and seeds). Explain that today
students are going to learn more about another plant part, the
fruit. If possible, show examples of different kinds of fruit, and help
students name each kind.
Review with students that the pollination process helps plants
make seeds. The fruit is the part of the plant that contains the
seed.
Purpose for Listening
Tell students that the title of today’s read-aloud is “The Fruits of
Polly’s Labor.” Explain to students that the fruits of someone’s
labor are the results of, or what happened because of, someone’s
hard work. Tell students to listen carefully to find out more about
the fruits of Polly’s labor and this delicious plant part.
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