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Change: The Tree’s Scar

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Students will answer questions to decide whether a tree growing around a nail is healing or harm, and whether a scarred thing ends up worse or better.

Worksheet

worksheet

3 questions about whether a change can be damage and healing at the same time.

Sample Answers

worksheet

Three students give their responses to the questions.

ELA Standards
1.SL.1, 1.W.1
2.SL.1, 2.W.1
3.SL.1, 3.W.1
4.SL.1, 4.W.1
5.SL.1, 5.W.1
6.SL.1, 6.W.1
7.SL.1, 7.W.1
8.SL.1, 8.W.1

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