The Secret Garden Lesson Plan

Weathering the seasons in the Secret Garden

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

To examine the effects of the natural course of the seasons on the garden and think about how to describe these effects

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4

Structure:

In the book, the children are awe-struck by spring coming to the garden. But what do other seasons look like in the garden? Students should each pick a season other than spring. They should do research online to learn what kind of weather exists in the Yorkshire Moors during their chosen season, and what kinds of plants grow or die during that season. They should each make a Powerpoint...