How Do Plants Grow? Ecosystems Diversity: 2nd Grade Decodable Reader
How Do Plants Grow a science reader for second grade explains the concept that plants develop through a life cycle and depend upon animals and the wind to continue to reproduce. This reader is meant to be used as a supplement to a unit on habitats/ecosystems.
Optional extension activities were created for vocabulary focus and asking and answering questions about nonfiction text. These pages can be eliminated and the reader can be used alone.
Information Text Standards Addressed If Chosen:
RI. 1 Asking and answering questions
RI. 4 Vocabulary
The set includes
• What is a Plant?
• How Do Plants Begin?
• What Do Plants Need?
• How Do Plants Depend on Animals to Continue to Reproduce?
• understanding key vocabulary {dispersed, germination, photosynthesis, pollen pollination, producers, seed, seedling}
• answering questions
Parts of the book have the language of an informational text {factual}. If you're currently working on an informational reading/writing unit of study, this little text is a nice connection. Idea: Students can research additional information and add "Wow Facts" or "Did You Know" bubbles to certain pages in the book. A focus on specific landforms would be an interesting topic for students to research.
Directions: Cut the pages in half, assemble, and staple. Allow some time for coloring and illustrating. Use during shared reading or small group reading instruction. Teach the key vocabulary and let the children write definitions in their own words and/or draw pictures to show the meaning of the words. Also, allow students to ask and answer questions about the text. Reread individually or in pairs.
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