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Notice &
Note
3 Big Questions

Prepare to Read

GENRE STUDY Some texts can have more than one

genre. This text is both an informational text and poetry.
Informational texts give facts and examples about a

topic. Poetry uses the sounds and rhythms of words to
show images and express feelings.

• Authors of informational texts may organize their
ideas by central ideas, supported by key details.

• Science and social studies texts also include words
that are specific to the topic.

• Lines in a poem often follow a clear rhyming pattern.

• The speaker in a poem reflects on a particular topic.

SET A PURPOSE Think about the title and the genres of
this text. Why might an author choose to include poetry

in an informational text? Write your ideas below.

CRITICAL
VOCABULARY

vine

burly

Meet the Author and Illustration: shrivel
Pam Muñoz Ryan and Craig Brown

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