A marsupial hopping through the bush,
With cartilage and pouch to push,
In a land far away from here,
A language unique to hear.

A triangle, with three sides so neat,
And a square, with four that meet,
A parallelogram, with sides parallel,
And shapes of all kinds, oh so well!

In China, a symbol is worth a lot,
And a clever mind is what it's got,
To create ideas and thoughts so bright,
That shine like stars in the night.

So learn these shapes and symbols too,
And make them parallel, just for you,
For knowledge is power, as they say,
And it will guide you on your way.

Reflections

1. What are some unique features of the marsupial mentioned in the paragraph?
2. Can you name three different shapes mentioned in the paragraph and describe their features?
3. What is the importance of learning shapes and symbols, according to the paragraph?