- Soursop is a fruit in Grenada.
- It is used to make ice cream.
- Pests are harming soursop trees.
- Farmers see bugs on their trees.
- Some trees have to be cut down.
- They want to protect their farms.
Difficult words
- soursop — a tropical fruit with a sweet flavor.
- pests — small animals or insects that harm plants.
- farming — the act of growing crops or raising animals.Farmers, farms
- protect — to keep something safe from harm.
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever eaten soursop?
- Why do you think farmers want to protect their farms?
- What other fruits do you like?
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