When two people pass out seeds and gardening supplies, neighbors, who claim to have no interest in gardening or their community are transformed. These activities can be adapted for use in grades 1-5. Literature is an effective methodology to tie learning with serving the community. The Green Truck Garden Giveaway also can be used for curriculum connections with science, social studies, visual arts, and drama. Ask the groups of students to listen carefully to what occurs with all the characters, but especially their assigned character.
Older students can take written notes while listening.
Have each group make a list of at least seven words that describes this character. Each group presents their words and what they learned from this character's role in the story. Provide the students with art paper and markers or crayons. Read the book aloud, pausing at specific intervals. Do not show them any pictures as you read.