2. Brainstorm a list of different types of flowers ! tulip daisy rose pansy petunia lily marigold

3. Read aloud CHRYSANTHEMUM by Kevin Henkes click here to visit his Website !click here

4. Have the students write the first three letters of their last name on a paper flower cutout. BAR TAY BEN TUR TID

5. BAR Have the students tape their flower to the correct shelf that is labeled with the first letter of their last name. B

6. Together, put the flowers in alphabetical order on the board. If more than one name begins with the same letter, explain how to alphabetize using the second and third letter in the name. BAR TAY BEN TUR TID

7. As a closing activity, have the students line up in alphabetical order according to their last name.