Story by Chiara Chevallier Summary: Why do trees lose their leaves in winter? How do insects hide on bare branches? Let the trees themselves reveal their many secrets just to you. This informational book discusses different characteristics of trees, different kinds of trees, and how trees change with the seasons.
Genre: Expository Nonfiction Expository nonfiction explains a topic. Look for: • Headings that tell you what each section is about. • Main ideas and details.
1. Put your reading book on your desk. 2. Open your book to the glossary. 3. Find the word in your glossary when you see the word. 4. Raise your hand to read the definition.
discover Discover - find out; learn for the first time I want to be a paleontologist so I can discover new facts about dinosaurs.
energy - the power to do things Solar energy is the heat and light we get from the sun.
forecast - predict The weather forecast is calling for rain.
shed - throw off Our dog sheds his fur in the summer, so Dad clips it so it will not fall out in the house.
source - a place from which something comes The source of my Mom’s diamond is a mine in South Africa.
1. Say the words. 2. Read the sentences. 3. Fill in the blank
Grade 2 -1, Theme 3 The Secret Life of Trees Vocabulary Review 1. Discover - find out; learn for the first time 2. energy - they power to do things 3. forecast - predict 4. shed - throw off 5. source - a place from which something comes
These batteries provide ______ for my Gameboy. forecast discover source energy shed
A snake begins to ____ its skin by rubbing its nose against rocks or other hard objects. forecast shed discover energy source
The Old Farmer’s Almanac tries to ____ the weather for a year. shed forecast discover source energy
The ____ of this lake is a stream hidden in the woods. forecast energy source discover shed
I would like to ____ hidden treasure in my yard. shed discover forecast source energy
Vocabulary Match E 1. source ___ 2. discover A ___ 3. forecast C __ B 4. energy ___ D 5. shed ___ A. find out; learn for the first time B. the power to do things C. predict D. throw off E. a place from which something comes
Anne Miller
Skill Practice: The Secret Life of Trees oo/ as in smooth, roots; Fact and Fiction; • • • R. L. 3. 7 Names of Holidays; Proper Nouns Reading Skills Test Tutor The Secret Life of Trees-Matching exercise The Secret Life of Trees – definitions Practicing story elements : Realistic or Fiction Realistic story elements: 10 questions Fiction or Non-fiction Quiz More Fiction or Non-fiction practice
• For the teacher: Trees and Forest Power. Points and information Students’ Fun: Website for kids” • The Secret Life of Trees What is a Tree? • - Who Lives Here? • Trees • Trees Lorax Saves the Trees game • • A Walk in the Woods
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