Work in groups of four. What kind of garden would you like to have? Mention the features that you can include and the reasons for your choice. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Students may describe various garden types such as a vegetable garden with tomatoes, carrots, and herbs for fresh produce.
A flower garden with roses, sunflowers, and marigolds offers beauty and fragrance.
A Japanese Zen garden with rocks, sand patterns, and bamboo provides a space for meditation.
A butterfly garden with nectar-rich flowers like lantana and butterfly bush attracts wildlife.
Features may include water features, seating areas, pathways, and diverse plantings.
Reasons for these choices include aesthetic appeal, relaxation, growing food, supporting biodiversity, and environmental benefits.
Explanation
This group discussion activity prepares students for the poem by encouraging them to think about garden design and personal preferences. It creates a contrast with Mrs. Jones's unconventional stone garden described in the poem.
Solution Steps
Vegetable garden with tomatoes, carrots, and herbs for fresh produce
Flower garden with roses, sunflowers, and marigolds for beauty and fragrance
Japanese Zen garden with rocks, sand patterns, and bamboo for meditation
Butterfly garden with nectar-rich flowers like lantana and butterfly bush to attract wildlife
Features include water features, seating areas, pathways, and diverse plantings
Reasons include aesthetic appeal, relaxation, growing food, supporting biodiversity, and environmental benefits