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Explore the vocabulary and definitions from "Tell Me, Tree" by Gail Gibbons. Learn about solid, limbs, sprouts, and more! Understand the concept of growth and the care living things need to thrive.
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Let’s Explore Unit 2 Lesson 5 Tell Me, Tree • 2nd Grade Created by Mrs. Perez-Vasquez
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 Vocabulary Solid limbs sprouts extremely release trunks stems minerals oxygen substance growth
Vocabulary Definitions Carefully read the word and the definition. The definition provides an explanation of the word.
Definitions The definition helps you understand the meaning of a word. To find the definition of a word, a person may use a dictionary or a glossary.
Solid Definition: • Strong The trunk of a tree is solid .
Limbs Definition: Plural of limb: a branch of a tree. Thetrunks and limbs are the stems of a tree.
Sprouts Definition: Begins to grow. A seed sprouts when a small root begins to grow.
Extremely Definition: Very. Extremely cold climates are not good for growing trees.
Release Definition: Release. The leaves release the oxygen into the air.
Trunks Definition: Plural of trunk: the main part of a tree where the branches grow out. The hard, woody stem of a tree is called a tree trunk.
Stems Definition: Plural of stem: the main part of a plant. The trunks, limbs, and branches are the stems of a tree.
Minerals Definition: Plural of mineral: something found underground and used as food for plants growing in soil. The root absorbs water and minerals.
Oxygen Definition: A gas that has no color or smell but is needed for things to live. Leaves make food and a gas called oxygen.
Substance Definition: Material of a certain kind. Inside the leaves is a substance called chlorophyll.
Seedling Definition: A young plant that is grown from a seed. A baby tree is called a seeding.
Concept Vocabulary The concept word for this lesson is Growth
Growth Definition: 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 Vocabulary Solid limbs sprouts extremely release trunks stems minerals oxygen substance growth