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Let’s Explore
Unit 2 Lesson 3
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.
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.
Selection VocabularyDull sensing attract
Flash danger markings
Fussy cycleGrasshoppers antennae
GrasshoppersGrasshoppers
A grasshopper can jump twenty times the length of his body.
Definition: Plural of grasshopper: an insect with long, powerful legs for jumping.
Grasshoppers
AntennaeAntennae
Grasshoppers use their antennae to touch and smell.
Definition: Plural of antenna: an insect feeler.
FussyFussy
Most grasshoppers aren’t fussy about what plants they eat. Any green plants will do.
Definition: Hard to please.
DullDull
The pair of colorful wings are usually hidden by another pair of dull, outer wings.
Definition: Not bright
SensingSensing
The grasshopper’s big eyes help see things coming up behind it.
Definition : Feeling.
AttractAttract
Male grasshoppers make a buzzing sound when they are trying to attract a mate .
Definition: To draw attention
FlashFlash
When a grasshopper flies, its enemies see a bright flash.
Definition: A quick, short burst of light.
DangerDanger
Earthquakes are a real danger in California.
Definition: Something that may cause harm or injury.
MarkingsMarkings
After a few hours after hatching, the color and markings appear on the nymph.
Definition: Plural of marking: a patch of color.
CycleCycle
The life cycle of grasshopper starts with the egg stage.
Definition: A repeated sequence of events.
CycleCycle
The grasshopper like the ant and other insects has a life cycle.
Definition: A repeated sequence of events.
CycleCycle
The eggs live thru winter and hatch in the spring. A young nymph comes out.
Definition: A repeated sequence of events.
CycleCycle
The eggs live thru winter and hatch in the spring. A young nymph comes out.
Definition: A repeated sequence of events.
MoltingMolting
Molting is when the grasshopper’s shell cracks off because it is too small.
Definition: Periodic shedding of the outer skin.
MoltingMoltingAs the grasshopper grows the shell gets too small and cracks off. A new bigger covering is underneath the old covering.
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Selection VocabularyDull sensing attract
Flash danger markings
Fussy cycleGrasshoppers antennae
Concept Vocabulary
The concept word for this lesson is
Nature
Definition:
Nature
Nature is “everything in the world not made by people.” Nature includes plants, animals, and insects.
Concept Vocabulary
What kind of things from nature can you find outside?
Nature
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