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Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree. - English

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Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree.

The class will now be divided into two groups. Group A will list down the agents that support a tree’s growth. Group B will list down those that prevent it. Once the groups are ready with their lists, a few representatives from each group will write down the lists on the black board.

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Chapter 3.2: On Killing a Tree - Exercise [Page 79]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 3.2 On Killing a Tree
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