![]() Have students take this further by doing creative performance with the poems. The writer used poetry to explore nonfiction. Remember." What was happening to the turtle in this particular season of the year? 24 - Why is the painted turtle saying, "Remember me. Discuss the pond food chain described in the poem, "In the Depths of the Summer Pond." 11-12 - Discuss the meaning of food chain. Pg.7 - What are some of the physical characteristics of the diving beetles that cause them to survive in their habitats? Why are they called water tigers? The information in the book is presented in a format that a teacher can use to hold the attention of students in many different ways. It focuses on well known creatures like ducks and frogs, as well as some plants and animals that many have never heard about or seen before, like a water bear. ![]() It can be used interchangeably in reading, writing or science and is a departure from what students might find to be monotonous. This book is a very creative way of presenting a combination of nonfiction and poetry to students. Each poem is backed up by a paragraph additional, interesting facts about the organism that is the focus of the poem. ![]() One particular poem even focuses on the food chain in a pond environment. The poems give descriptions of these organisms, their food and some of their habitats. This book is a collection of nonfiction poems about plants and animals that live in and around the pond. ![]()
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