3. Story by Chiara Chevallier Summary: Why do trees lose their leaves in winter? How do insects hide on bare branches? Let the trees themselves reveal their many secrets just to you. This informational book discusses different characteristics of trees, different kinds of trees, and how trees change with the seasons.

4. Genre: Expository Nonfiction Look for: Headings that tell you what each section is about. Main ideas and details. Expository nonfiction explains a topic.

5. 1.Put your reading book on your desk. 2.Open your book to the glossary. 3.Find the word in your glossary when you see the word. 4.Raise your hand to read the definition.

7. Discover - find out; learn for the first time discover I want to be a paleontologist so I can discover new facts about dinosaurs. discover

8. energy Solar energy is the heat and light we get from the sun. - the power to do things

9. forecast - predict forecast The weather forecast is calling for rain.

10. shed - throw off Our dog sheds his fur in the summer, so Dad clips it so it will not fall out in the house.

11. - a place from which something comes The s ss source of my Mom’s diamond is a mine in South Africa. source

12. 1.Say the words. 2.Read the sentences. 3.Fill in the blank

13. Grade 2-1, Theme 3 The Secret Life of Trees Vocabulary Review 1.Discover - find out; learn for the first time 2.energy - they power to do things 3.forecast - predict 4.shed - throw off 5.source - a place from which something comes

14. forecast discover source energy shed These batteries provide ______ for my Gameboy.

15. A snake begins to ________ its skin by rubbing its nose against rocks or other hard objects. forecast shed discover energy source

16. The Old Farmer’s Almanac tries to ________ the weather for a year. shed forecast discover source energy

17. forecast energy source discover shed The ________ of this lake is a stream hidden in the woods.

18. I would like to ________ hidden treasure in my yard. shed discover forecast source energy

19. Vocabulary Match 1.source ___ 2.discover ___ 3.forecast __ 4.energy ___ 5.shed ___ A.find out; learn for the first time B.the power to do things C. predict D.throw off E.a place from which something comes A B C D E

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21. Proper Nouns Reading Skills Test Tutor The Secret Life of Trees-Matching exercise The Secret Life of Trees The Secret Life of Trees – definitions Practicing story elements : Realistic or Fiction Realistic story elements: 10 questions Fiction or Non-fiction QuizFiction or Non-fiction More Fiction or Non-fiction practice Skill Practice: The Secret Life of Trees R.L. 3.7 oo/ as in smooth, roots; Fact and Fiction; Names of Holidays;

22. For the teacher: Trees and Forest PowerPoints and informationTrees and Forest PowerPoints and information Students’ Fun: Website for kids” The Secret Life of Trees What is a Tree? Trees - Who Lives Here? Trees Lorax Saves the Trees game A Walk in the Woods