Gardening

Is there anything more fascinating that putting a tiny seed into a dirt hole and watching it turn into a flower or tree or plant? Students will find these passages about gardens to be equally fascinating. There are good gardens, flower gardens, royal gardens, and garden adventures!

Sarah Plants a Seed - Reading Activity

Sarah Plants a Seed

At breakfast, Sarah saw that her mother was wearing overalls. That meant that she was planning to work in the garden. “What are you planting today?” asked Sarah. “Today I will plant radishes and carrots,” answered Sarah’s mother. “Would you like to help?” Sarah was happy. She wanted to learn more…

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The Lilies and the Thistles - Reading Comprehension PDF

The Lilies and the Thistles

In a patch of garden, in a sunny corner of the backyard, stood a proud group of yellow lilies. They were tall flowers: elegant, graceful, and beautiful. They were surrounded by a ring of scruffy, prickly, purple thistles that had sprung up recently with all the April showers and May…

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How Does Your Garden Grow? - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Think about a garden. It is filled with plants that have flowers. How did they get there? What makes a flower grow? First, there is a seed. The seed is hard on the outside. That keeps what is inside nice and safe. Inside the seed is a baby plant. There…

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The P.C. and P.O. - Reading Comprehension Passage

The P.C. and P.O.

Little Women is about four sisters growing up during the American Civil War. Each sister has a different personality. Meg, the eldest, is calm and dignified. Jo is energetic, bubbly, and hopes to be a writer. Beth is quiet, kind, and shy. Amy is a little spoiled, vain, and artistic.…

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Nana's Garden - Reading Passage

Nana’s Garden

It was early spring and Nana was in the backyard with her grandchildren. Amy, Michael, and Justin were playing when Nana said, “I’m going to start planting my garden. Who wants to help me?” “What are going to plant, Nana?” asked Amy. “I like big, yellow sunflowers.” “I’m going to…

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The Gardener and the King - Reading Comprehension Passage

The Gardener and the King

The King looked at his garden from the balcony. “I can’t stand it any longer. We have to find a gardener who can bring my garden to life.” “We’ve tried,” said the Queen. “No matter who works in the garden, they can’t get anything to grow.” The King tightened his…

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Billy's Big Discovery - Reading Skill Building Activity

Billy’s Big Discovery

“I’m bored,” said Billy. He sighed loudly, making a huffing sound to show his mother that he was unhappy. “Please stop complaining, Billy.” Mom sighed herself to show Billy that she didn’t like his behavior. “Why don’t you go outside and play?” “I don’t want to. There’s nothing to do,” said…

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