What information is learned from the picture and labels on page 15? (RI.2.5, RI.2.7)
Read the first paragraph on page 14. What does the word soil mean? Use the definition given in the glossary. (RI.2.4, RI.2.5, L.2.4.e)
Using the diagram on page 15, what two things enter the plant through its roots? (RI.2.1, RI.2.5, RI.2.7)
What is the main idea of paragraph 1 on page 14? What does the author describe? (RI.2.2)
Read the second paragraph on page 14. What do plants make using sunlight and air? (RI.2.1)
Roots soak up water. Leaves take in sunlight and air. Why is this important for the plant? (RI.2.3)
Based on what you know about the words sun and light, what might the word sunlight mean? (L.2.4d)
What is the main idea the author describes on pages 14 and 15 in this text? (RI.2.2, RI.2.6)
Which would be the quickest and easiest place to find all of the things plants need to grow? (RI.2.5)
In the chart below are two things plants need to grow. Explain how a plant gets each of these things. (RI.2.1, RI.2.5)
Plant Need #1: Sunlight: ___________________________________________________________________________
Plant Need #2: Water: ___________________________________________________________________________
Why are these things important to a plant? (RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3)