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Exploding Ants. Day 4. Concept talk . How do animals adapt to survive?. Puffer fish. So this is what it looks like in the ocean: puffer fish Learn a little bit about them: Educational puffer clip. Partner Share.
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Exploding Ants Day 4
Concept talk How do animals adapt to survive?
Puffer fish • So this is what it looks like in the ocean: • puffer fish • Learn a little bit about them: • Educational puffer clip
Partner Share • How do animals like the spiny puffer fish protect themselves from predators? • Survival is the main goal of every kind of animal. How do adaptations help animals in the struggle for survival?
Amazing Words • Protrude- to push forth or stick out • I saw the turtle protrude from its shell. • Formidable- bringing fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense or capable • The boa is a formidable opponent. • TEACH YOUR PARTNER THESE WORDS
Vocabulary • Critical- necessary • It is critical to eat every day. • Enables- makes it possible for • Studying for the test enables me to get a good grade. Teach your partner these words.
Vocabulary • Scarce- not plentiful • Owls are scare in my neighborhood. • Specialize- adapt to an environment • Polar bears specialize in hunting seals. • Teach your partner these words.
Vocabulary • Sterile- clean • He kept the bandage sterile before he put it on the wound. • Mucus- thick substance made in the body • This cold has my chest filled with mucus. Teach your partner these words.
Suffix ize • Means to make or become • What do these words mean: Itemize Visualize Apologize
Synonyms • Let’s practice one more time: • Synonym toss
Possessive pronouns Quiz time! Possessive pronoun quiz
Daily Fix it Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it
Writing • Persuasive writing; • Introductory paragraph-your position • Each paragraph should focus on your evidence • Describe and then prove the opposing views key points wrong • Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence
Writing • Your topic is: • Kids should be allowed to vote.