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