Once upon a time, let me begin,
With words to teach, to learn and spin.
We'll talk of cuts and depths so deep,
And digraphs too, that will make you leap.

Now, let's explore configurations,
Patterns and shapes, with great elation.
A digraph's a pair, of arrows you see,
Pointing in different ways, so easily.

A dictionary we have, of words so clear,
Meanings and spellings, that we hold dear.
And as we learn, we'll come to know,
How words connect, in a cycle that flows.

Degrees are angles, that measure turns,
And distances are spaces, that one discerns.
Conjunctions join, words and thoughts together,
To make a complete sentence, now and forever.

Diameter is the line, that splits a shape in two,
And deque is a list, that we can undo.
So there you have it, a poem so fun,
With words to learn, and lots to be done!

Reflections

1. What was your favorite concept that you learned in the story, and why?
2. Can you think of a real-life situation where you might need to understand the concept of "depth" or "distance"?
3. How did the children work together to solve the problems they encountered during their adventure?
4. Have you ever used a dictionary before? If so, how did you use it, and did you find it helpful?
5. What is a digraph, and can you think of any examples of words that contain digraphs?
6. How did the children feel at the beginning of their adventure, and how did their feelings change throughout the story?
7. Why do you think the author chose to include the concept of a "deque" in the story, and how did it help the children on their adventure?
8. What other concepts or words would you like to learn more about after reading this story?