Let’s Explore

Unit 2 Lesson 5Tell Me, Tree

Created by Mrs. Perez-Vasquez

2nd Grade

Vocabulary and Definitions

Content Standard:Reading: Vocabulary and Concept Development 1.0Learning Objective:Today, you will read the selection vocabulary and definitions.

Tell Me Tree

Story written byGail Gibbons

Selection VocabularySolid limbs sproutsextremely release trunksstems minerals oxygensubstance 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.

OxygenA 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 sproutsextremely release trunksstems minerals oxygensubstance growth