In the heart of a seed
Buried deep, so deep,
A dear little plant
Lay fast asleep.
"Wake!" said the voice
Of the rain drops bright.
The little plant heard.
And rose to see
What the wonderful
Outside world might be.

Key words : bury, sprout

A Talk about the picture.

Then read and listen to the poem.

                                                                                                   A little plant

                                                                                           In the heart of a seed

                                                                                           Buried deep, so deep,

                                                                                             A dear little plant

                                                                                              Lay fast asleep.

                                                                                           "Wake!" said the voice

                                                                                          Of the rain drops bright.

                                                                                            The little plant heard.

                                                                                                And rose to see

                                                                                              What the wonderful

B. As you listen to the poem, notice how these groups of words are pronounced. Practise saying these words.

1. seed, deep, asleep, see
2. heard, world
3. lay, wake, rain

C. Ask and answer the questions.

1. Where is the little plant sleeping?
2. Who spoke to the little plant?
3. What did they want the little plant to do?
4. What two things do plants need in order to grow?
5. Which word in the poem means "grow" ?