Certificate of Planting

Certificate of Planting

Use the directions you chose to plant your seedling in the location you selected. When you've planted it, complete the certificate. Keep the certificate to help you remember this special day.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now.
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What do you think the author of this quote meant?
Think by yourself. Then pair with a friend to talk about it. Then share your ideas in a class discussion. On the lines below, tell what you think the message of the quote is and tell how you feel about what the author said.
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Peer Response--Writing to Inform

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Reader Read aloud the sentence starters below. Read aloud your draft twice. Ask your partner to verbally complete the sentence starters. Listen and record your partner's response below. Make changes to your draft as needed.
Listener Listen as your partner reads aloud the sentence starters below. Listen as your partner reads aloud his/her draft. Tell your partner how to complete the sentence starters.

Sentence Starters

The most important information in the draft was
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This draft should have more facts and details about
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Reader	Read aloud the sentence starters below.	Read aloud your draft twice.	Ask your partner to verbally complete the sentence starters.	Listen and record your partner's response below.	Make changes to your draft as needed.
Listener	Listen as your partner reads aloud the sentence starters below.	Listen as your partner reads aloud his/her draft.	Tell your partner how to complete the sentence starters.