During Reading
Fill in the Chart as You Read
1. Listen as your teacher reads the first four stanzas of the poem. Find any references to grass and add them to your chart. What do you think grass symbolizes here? Write your explanation in your chart.
2. Continue reading the selection on your own. Keep adding references to grass and the meanings of these references to your chart.
Fix-Up Idea: Identify Difficulties
If you have trouble understanding certain passages in the selection, note the line numbers or mark the section with a sticky note. Then write a specific question about the passage. Try applying a different reading technique, such as using the Guided Reading Questions or unlocking difficult vocabulary. Then, if you still have questions, try talking with one or more of your classmates to try to answer these questions.