https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree Made with the best of intentions en-us 2018-12-11 22:24:42 UTC 2025-12-22 04:44:15 UTC hello@padlet.com libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/313653347 2018-12-11 22:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/313653347 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/314838232 2018-12-14 21:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/314838232 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/314838692 2018-12-14 21:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/314838692 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/314838834 2018-12-14 21:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/314838834 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/315725335 2018-12-18 22:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/315725335 newlans1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/315883178 Types of Wish trees (Stephanie)]]> 2018-12-19 14:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/315883178 newlans1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/315883785 Book Unit (Stephanie)]]> 2018-12-19 14:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/315883785 newlans1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/316288112 Cultural Trends (Stephanie)]]> 2018-12-20 20:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/316288112 newlans1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/316288544 Wish tree examples (Stephanie)]]> 2018-12-20 20:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/316288544 newlans1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/316289558 Poem by Yoko Ono (Stephanie)]]> 2018-12-20 20:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/316289558 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317608831 Bulletin Board Idea]]> 2019-01-05 21:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317608831 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317608979 Bulletin Board Idea]]> 2019-01-05 21:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317608979 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609180 2019-01-05 21:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609180 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609311 2019-01-05 21:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609311 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609367 2019-01-05 21:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609367 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609430 2019-01-05 21:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609430 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609469 2019-01-05 21:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609469 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609547 I would love to create or have some sort of kindness rocks around a "planted" wishtree at the end of this.]]> 2019-01-05 21:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609547 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609612 Somehow link our entire school with kindness using a chain?!?!]]> 2019-01-05 21:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609612 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609781 2019-01-05 21:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317609781 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317610673 2019-01-05 21:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317610673 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317621343 Jenessa’s drawing made me think of making Red and adding characters and items from the story as students progress through the book. So adding Bongo and uncovering LEAVE, putting Samar under the tree, adding a key with a red ribbon, etc. 

I was thinking the big board by the library might be a good place. Maybe Red could be painted and the other pieces could be added. At the end maybe the STAY notes and Stand Tall and Dig Deep are added for a permanent image.

]]> 2019-01-06 02:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317621343 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317621533 This summer Cheryl Bommbenger worked with me to make a Breakout Box for Wishtree. The premise is we need to get the box open to save Red. This could be one of the activities we do as the students get to that part in the book. We still had a couple different clues to figure out, but I think I could complete it. Not sure it is easy enough for grades 1-2 but definitely would work for 3-5.]]> 2019-01-06 02:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/317621533 newlans1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318801517 When I did Wishtree with my 2nd grade students last year, we all created our own animal and tree names according to the criteria mentioned in the book. We wrote them on pictures of animals that I had laminated.

Owls: No-nonsense names
Frogs: Named for things they like to eat
Squirrels: Names that start with "squ"
Skunks: Named for pleasant smelling things
Trees: Named for the type of tree they are (we just picked a tree we liked)
Opossums: Named for things they fear
Crows: Named for sounds they like, things that catch their fancy, aerobatic maneuvers, or colors
Raccoons: All raccoons are named "You"]]> 2019-01-09 14:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318801517 newlans1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318807739 2019-01-09 15:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318807739 braaten https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318986489 I like the Craftivity that brings in coloring and yarn for a wish. This could be used in all grades and each grade can make it as easy or more complex as they would like. ]]> 2019-01-09 19:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318986489 braaten https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318988456 This has writing response pages that students can fill out.  This is a great way to bring writing into the mix.  ]]> 2019-01-09 19:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318988456 braaten https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318989665 Great way to include science and social studies.  This is for the upper grades. ]]> 2019-01-09 19:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318989665 braaten https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318990685 Students can have a piece of paper with vocabulary words from the book. They will write the word, define it and draw a picture of it. This can be done k-5.]]> 2019-01-09 19:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/318990685 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/320394955 Students could create a mural of cut out leaves. They could write their wish on the leaf (each students makes one) and we could create a mural in the gym or MPR that says our themes--acceptance, compassion, and friendship. We could do this K-5 and maybe partner up and have K-1 do one word, 2-3 another, and 4-5 do the final one. OR we could just choose one to create. ]]> 2019-01-14 16:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/320394955 forthuj https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321520181 Jennifer F.
I did this activity years ago with 3rd graders.  I bought each student an apple (all different sizes and colors) and we discussed how our apples are similar and different on the outside.  I cut all the apples on their side and they each had the same star on the inside.  Good conversation along with a healthy snack.  ]]> 2019-01-17 02:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321520181 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321968765 Each week we could have trivia questions that go along with the reading.  The questions could be given to each class to try and answer.  
We can find examples on TPT or make up our own.
(Melissa)]]> 2019-01-18 01:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321968765 monsond1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321984265 I think that it would be fun for teachers to create Kahoot games for their classroom using the questions that are created. This could also be used as just comprehension questions to support students understanding/learning of the book. For older grades, we could create more intense questions that are revolved around our specific themes. We could make it fun but having competitions between classes/grade levels! ]]> 2019-01-18 02:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321984265 monsond1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321984843 I think that it would be good for students to write kind notes and uplifting thoughts on sticky notes to put on lockers. This would bring out compassion and acts of kindness that are tied within our themes. It would show school spirit and it's always nice to see notes on lockers with uplifting thoughts. This isn't something HUGE or amazing but it's something that at least 1-5 could do to support each other. ]]> 2019-01-18 03:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321984843 monsond1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321985415 This would be a great way to bring our school together. Students could write their names on hearts or leaves and complete 1 act of kindness. They could write their act of kindness on their leaf or heart and post it on our tree. It would be a great display to share with families within our building. Maybe on a mural? :) ]]> 2019-01-18 03:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/321985415 underwc1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323424724 The words to this song were written by a 13-year-old girl from the Philippines. Her lyrics won a contest from submissions from over 57 countries. Students in choir would study the meaning of the words and how students around the world have the same dream. Possibly perform the song for the school if there is a kick-off event or closer]]> 2019-01-23 13:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323424724 underwc1 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323428202 If planned for upper grades to read the book before or faster then younger grades they could draw pictures of the story to show K and 1.]]> 2019-01-23 13:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323428202 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323601937 Students reflect on important events from their lives and write in the tree rings.

]]> 2019-01-23 18:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323601937 fillipj https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323605129 Student council would like the opportunity to work with us in promoting the different characters through a video or something similar. SC did an "Enemy" video for Kindness Week a few years back. You should be able to view it through the link below.]]> 2019-01-23 18:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323605129 fillipj https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323633354 Here is a For the Humans video that was created by SC 4 years back. It was created for lessons on compassion, friendship, and acceptance.  SC would be willing to create a video like this, or this one could be used.  It was our version of the Pixar shortfilm For the Birds, which might be fitting for our theme.  The link should allow you to view it.  ]]> 2019-01-23 19:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323633354 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323713690 How cool is this??]]> 2019-01-23 22:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323713690 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323714502 2019-01-23 22:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323714502 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323924421 For upper grades Wishtree would be a great mentor text for teaching our standards addressing craft and structure (RL5.4-6 and L5.5 for 5th) personification, humor, alliteration (ie: “turning us into tables and tongue depressors”) and using subtle word choices as writers for emphasis, similes (ie: “weaving our roots into the soil like knitters on a mission”, “days have a way of slipping past like raindrops in a river”) and other figurative language components (SO many great examples in this text). If we taught lessons on these prior to the book or strategically between specific chapters, students could be watching to mark these with post-its while we're reading the text. We could also teach these lessons following certain chunks of the text and then send students back into recently read chunks if we copy specific pages. ]]> 2019-01-24 14:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323924421 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323929955 Donalyn Miller’s Reading Graffiti is something I typically introduce with students right away in the fall, but just haven't gotten to yet this year. This text would be a great way to introduce this activity and rally students around our themes within all reading through the end of the year. 3 options I found that students would likely notice as well: “But sometimes things happen that aren’t so good. When they occur, I’ve learned that there’s not much you can do except stand tall and reach deep.” “It is a great gift indeed to love who you are.” “I wanted to tell them that friendship doesn’t have to be hard. That sometimes we let the world make it hard.”). ]]> 2019-01-24 14:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323929955 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323933465 Playing with Point of View. In part, the memorable nature of Wishtree is thanks to the unexpected point of view of the narrator, Red, an old oak tree. Red’s voice is shared through primarily simple sentences packed with meaning. Support students to consider the impact of Red’s point of view on their understanding of the neighborhood’s story. Encourage students to act out scenes from the story using their voice and body to portray Red’s perspective. Should Red’s voice be loud or quiet? Should her voice go up each time she asks a question? Where would Red pause for effect? After supporting students to become the character of Red, have them consider the ways the story would have been different if told from another character’s point of view. Have students select a different character to retell one of the scene’s from a different point of view. As writers, how could they play with sentence structure, sentence length, punctuation, and word choice to make the character’s perspective come alive? Have them share their retellings with one another by reading or acting out each other’s new scenes.

http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2018/01/wishtree/

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]]> 2019-01-24 14:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323934488 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323934618 Sentence Level Writing: Crafting for Voice.  Traditionally, young writers are often taught that sentences must have a subject and a predicate. How does Applegate defy this rule effectively in Wishtree and in her other novels.  Have students gather other books where authors play with our traditional notions of sentence construction in order to make the voice of the character come alive such as Ghost by Jason Reynolds.  Discuss as a class the value of playing with sentence length and the use of fragments for effect. As students compose narratives throughout the year, consider freeing them from traditional notions of sentence structure to explore the value of fragments to enhance a character’s voice, to highlight a change in a character’s feelings, or to create a page-turning effect.

http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2018/01/wishtree/]]> 2019-01-24 14:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323934618 cromwer https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323934822 So I had the idea of an ongoing activity that would hopefully hook our students into the story. These events would happen over a period of time:

1) Set up a Wishing Tree in a common area. (Could be construction paper or something simple, could be more complicated we wanted.)

2) Have a representation of Samara (cartoon? silhouette? something else?) appear, and add her wish for a friend to the Wishing Tree display. (Meanwhile we'd be introducing the story and reading the first parts of the book with our class.)

3) The words "LEAVE" appear on the tree. :(   We all have a discussion with our classes about what that could mean.

4) Put up yellowtape, etc. Inform the students that we'll have to take the tree down.

5) As we finish reading the book, have students from every class bombard the tree with the wish, "STAY". ]]> 2019-01-24 14:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323934822 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323935889 Taking Root, Spreading Seeds of Kindness: Duet Reading. Pair Wishtree with Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman to explore the ways gardening and plant life metaphors help us make meaning of communities.  Discuss the specific ways Red compares her neighborhood to a garden. How does this compare to the ways the characters in Seedfolks discuss their neighborhood? How do the characters in each story make others feel welcome or unwelcome? Then, turn these reading experiences into action by creating a class plan for how to make others feel a sense of belonging in your class community.]]> 2019-01-24 14:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/323935889 forthuj https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324123575 Celebrations
Jennifer F.]]> 2019-01-24 19:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324123575 forthuj https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324126771 Jennifer F.]]> 2019-01-24 19:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324126771 forthuj https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324131015 Jennifer F.]]> 2019-01-24 20:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324131015 https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324149887 Some discussion questions...
1. Do you think if Red had not spoken things would have stayed the same for Samar and Stephen? Why or why not? 

2. Many say opposites attract. What examples can you find in the book that would support this statement?

3. "Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope" (pg. 25). What examples can you think of from the book, your own life, or the world that show this?

4. Why does Red break the "No talking" rule? If you were her would you have done the same thing? Why or why not?

5. Red is very wise. Find examples in the text of this. What do her words mean? How can you apply it to your own life?

6. What happens that causes Red to lose her patience? Why do you think this affects her so deeply?


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Reading graffiti- Students will pick out meaningful bits of text that are powerful- much like inspirational quotes. Add them to a display as you find them. Upon completing the book kids choose their favorite quote. They write it artistically on cardstock, paint over with watercolors, and then write over the quote with sharpie. Display around the classroom or school. ]]> 2019-01-24 21:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324153843 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324741282 2019-01-27 22:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/324741282 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/327388991 2019-02-04 16:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/327388991 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/327391739 2019-02-04 16:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/327391739 libfun https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/2873862039 2024-02-05 16:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/libfun/wishtree/wish/2873862039