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Unit 2 Lesson 5Tell Me, Tree
Created by Mrs. Perez-Vasquez
2nd Grade
Vocabulary and Definitions
Content Standard:
Reading: Vocabulary and Concept Development 1.0
Learning Objective:
Today, you will read the selection vocabulary and definitions.
Tell Me Tree
Story written by
Gail Gibbons
Selection VocabularySolid limbs sprouts
extremely release trunks
stems minerals oxygen
substance growth
Vocabulary Definitions
The definition provides an explanation of the word.
Carefully read the word and the definition.
Definitions
To find the definition of a word, a person may use a dictionary or a glossary.
The definition helps you understand the meaning of a word.
Solid
•Strong
The trunk of a tree is solid .
Definition:
Limbs
Plural of limb: a branch of a tree.
Definition:
The trunks and limbs are the stems of a tree.
Sprouts
Begins to grow.
Definition:
A seed sprouts when a small root begins to grow.
Extremely
Very.
Definition:
Extremely cold climates are not good for growing trees.
Release
Release.
Definition:
The leaves release the oxygen into the air.
Trunks
Plural of trunk: the main part of a tree where the branches grow out.
Definition:
The hard, woody stem of a tree is called a tree trunk.
Stems
Plural of stem: the main part of a plant.
Definition:
The trunks, limbs, and branches are the stems of a tree.
Minerals
Plural of mineral: something found underground and used as food for plants growing in soil.
Definition:
The root absorbs water and minerals.
Oxygen
A gas that has no color or smell but is needed for things to live.
Definition:
Leaves make food and a gas called oxygen.
Substance
Material of a certain kind.
Definition:
Inside the leaves is a substance called chlorophyll.
Seedling
A young plant that is grown from a seed.
Definition:
A baby tree is called a seeding.
Concept Vocabulary
The concept word for this lesson is
Growth
Definition:
Growth
Growth is “the process of becoming larger.”
Growth
To grow and become larger, living things need special care. Trees need sun, food, water and minerals.
Think
What other environmental factors can affect the germination, growth, and development of trees?
Selection VocabularySolid limbs sprouts
extremely release trunks
stems minerals oxygen
substance growth