Pistes d'exploration

Discuss the topic of trees: What do they symbolize? Why are they important in our world?

Research your favourite tree and incorporate the information you find into your own tree poem.

Choose a poem to share with the class. Explain why you chose it.

Talk about the kinds of trees that grow in your neighbourhood. Why are trees important in our lives? What is your favourite tree and why?

Choose one of the poems and recite it.

Research and talk about the different structures of the poems (free verse, rhymed poetry and haiku.)

Draw something from nature and write a poem about it, using one of the structures in the book.

Someday a Tree, Picture a Tree

Mots-clés

Poetry , free verse , haiku , nature , persona poetry , poetry (collections) , seasons , trees

Commentaire descriptif

This treasury, written by a poet with a keen ear for language, celebrates trees and the myriad ways they touch our lives. Vivid oil paintings evoke the various seasons of trees, from spring’s offering of new buds on bare branches, described as “tiny velveteen satchels the colour of pale cream,” to winter’s “broken toys snapped like toothpicks.” And everything in between. Among the various characters who make an appearance are Miss Willow, who gazes at her reflection in the cool still waters, and Old Elm, who tells Young Sapling “It will takeautumns of patiencebefore you snagyourfirstmoon.” An excellent read-aloud choice for Earth Day, or for nature lovers this tree-inspired collection of free verse, rhymed poetry and haiku is infused with drama, humour, imagery and emotional complexity that will remind readers of all ages about the importance of slowing down and noticing the simple details of the world around them.