My brilliant padlet by Sasi Kirana https://padlet.com/febriantysasii05/11r1yzziqhtvo3o9 en-us 2024-04-23 18:17:15 UTC 2024-04-23 18:27:54 UTC hello@padlet.com febriantysasii05 https://padlet.com/febriantysasii05/11r1yzziqhtvo3o9/wish/2966855222 Sunflowers are annual plants in the family Asteraceae and are known for their large, bright yellow flower heads. They are native to North America and Mexico and are now cultivated in many temperate and semi-dry regions around the world. Sunflowers have two types of flowers: ray flowers and disc flowers, and both are typically yellow, with reddish rays in some cultivated forms. Sunflowers can grow up to 1 to 3 meters (39 to 118 inches) tall, with stiff stems that can be coarsely hairy and up to 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in diameter. The leaves are mostly alternate and can be up to 40 centimeters (15.75 inches) long and 5 to 40 centimeters (2 to 15.75 inches) wide. Sunflowers produce one or more heads (capitulum) of flowers, with ray flowers that look like petals and disc flowers at the center of the head. Sunflowers are found in a variety of habitats, including prairies, grasslands, old fields, roadsides, railroad rights-of-way, savannas, and forest edges. They are an important food source for numerous bees, beetles, finches, small mammals, and insects. Sunflowers are popular for their beauty and are often used in gardens and as cut flowers. They are also used for oil production and as a source of biofuel. The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas, and sunflower seeds are a popular snack food. Sunflowers are also used in traditional medicine, particularly in the treatment of wounds and skin infections. In some cultures, sunflowers are believed to have spiritual significance and are used in rituals and ceremonies. In conclusion, sunflowers are a beautiful and versatile plant that is native to North America and Mexico and is now cultivated around the world. They are known for their large, bright yellow flower heads and are used for a variety of purposes, including oil production, biofuel, and traditional medicine. Sunflowers are also popular for their beauty and are often used in gardens and as cut flowers. Do the questions below in pairs with your classmates!

1. Analyze the generic structure of the text!

2. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?

3. Analyze the main idea of each paragraph!

4. Analyze the language features of the text!.

5. What is the last paragraph about?

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