The Wordle covers the life of a plant as well as the journey a seed takes before it

grows into a plant. My Wordle focuses on the vocabulary that is used in the two books I
read. Many of these words are ones that we use in our daily lives but are a crucial part of
a plant or seeds life. However, some of these words are words that are very specific to
the plant species. Those words are the words that would have to be discussed in a preread or before reading activity.
Aston, D. H., & Long, S. (2007). A seed is sleepy. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
Criteria

Is the information accurate?

Written by a qualified author?
Information up to date?
Information checked by authorities in field or
reliable source?
Is book suitable and relatable for targeted

Partial
credit
1 4 pts.
each

Full credit
5 pts. each
5

age group?
Is subject adequately covered?
Is there a purpose to inform, entertain, or
both?
Does the book foster inquiry?
Is information presented clearly?
Does the style invite reader involvement?
Is the language vivid and interesting?
Is the information organized in a kid-friendly
format?
Does the book have clear reference aids that
are easy to use? (e.g., table of contents,
index, glossary, etc.)
Do the illustrations help clarify and extend
the text?
Are size relationships realistic?
Do illustrations and diagrams have captions
as needed?
Does the book present information in a
creative way?
Is there a story that includes information in
the illustrations and text?
Is the book all facts?
Is the book appealing to children?
Total score:
30 - 25
strong score
20 - 15
average score
Below 15
below average score
Total:

4
4

27

Barry, F. (2008). Big yellow sunflower. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Criteria

Is the information accurate?

Written by a qualified author?
Information up to date?
Information checked by authorities in field or
reliable source?
Is book suitable and relatable for targeted
age group?
Is subject adequately covered?
Is there a purpose to inform, entertain, or
both?
Does the book foster inquiry?

Partial
credit
1 4 pts.
each

Full credit
5 pts. each
5

Is information presented clearly?

Does the style invite reader involvement?
Is the language vivid and interesting?
Is the information organized in a kid-friendly
format?
Does the book have clear reference aids that
are easy to use? (e.g., table of contents,
index, glossary, etc.)
Do the illustrations help clarify and extend
the text?
Are size relationships realistic?
Do illustrations and diagrams have captions
as needed?
Does the book present information in a
creative way?
Is there a story that includes information in
the illustrations and text?
Is the book all facts?
Is the book appealing to children?
Total score:
30 - 25
strong score
20 - 15
average score
Below 15
below average score
Total:

5
5

30

The two books I chose for my Wordle are A Seed is Sleepy and Big Yellow
Sunflower. They both discuss the topic of plants and flowers. They are similar because
they both start out as a seed. Both of these books are very interactive. This lends itself to
elementary school because these students tend to enjoy hands on, interactive learning.
These books will enhance a science lesson.
These two books are also different. They are different because A Seed is Sleepy
focuses only on the seed. This can discuss the process of how seed are spread and where
they settle. The book Big Yellow Sunflower discusses the entire process of a seed growing
into a flower. This book can be used in a lesson about photosynthesis and the process.
You could also conduct an experiment about growing your own sunflowers.