
On a cool autumn morning, Maya held one orange leaf beneath the maple tree.
Why Do Leaves Dance Before They Fall?Wind pushes leaves from many sides, so they twist, spin, and flutter on their way to the ground.
1. On a cool autumn morning, Maya held one orange leaf beneath the maple tree.
2. Maya wondered why the leaves let go when the days grew cool.
3. She placed the orange leaf beside yellow leaves resting quietly in the grass.
4. Then the wind brushed Maya's scarf, and the leaves began to tremble.
5. One golden leaf loosened from its branch and paused above Maya.
6. Maya opened her hands as the golden leaf twisted beside her.
7. The leaves did not drop straight down; they turned, dipped, and lifted.
8. Maya noticed the wind touching the leaves from one side, then another.
9. She held one leaf up and saw its thin edges catch the air.
10. Wind pushes leaves from many sides, so they twist, spin, and flutter on their way to the ground.
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