ELA 4.15: Insects Wrap Up

A praying mantis is a predator. What is the meaning of the word predator?

• an animal that hunts and kills other animals

• an insect that looks like it is praying

• a person who can predict the future

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

What does a honeybee do first?

• It carries nectar back to the hive.

• It moves pollen from flower to flower.

• It shows other bees where to find nectar.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

What is the correct order of steps in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• 1: caterpillar

  2: pupa

  3: butterfly

• 1: butterfly

  2: caterpillar

  3: pupa

• 1: pupa

  2: butterfly

  3: caterpillar

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

What is the meaning of the compound word beekeeper?

• a bee that stores honey in the hive

• a wax that seals honey in the cells

• a person who takes honey from hives

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CCSS.L.2.4D

Which statement is the author's opinion in "The Bee's Knees"?

• Insects spread pollen.

• Insects help crops grow.

• Insects are awesome.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which detail supports the idea that insects are important?

• Insects make things people use.

• Insects can destroy gardens.

• Insects are not liked by many people.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.8

Listen and read along to this stanza from the poem, "How Many?“

How many insects are in the world?  Guess.  More than pine cones in the trees?  More than worms underground?  More than spiders spinning webs?  Yes. 

Which phrase is repeated in the stanza?

• More than

• Guess

• How many

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.SL.2.2

Listen and read along to this stanza from the poem, "How Many?“

How many insects are in the world?  Guess.  More than pine cones in the trees?  More than worms underground?  More than spiders spinning webs?  Yes. 

Which phrase uses alliteration?

• spiders spinning

• worms underground

• more than

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CCSS.RL.2.4

Listen and read along to this stanza from the poem, "How Many?“

How many insects are in the world?  Guess.  More than pine cones in the trees?  More than worms underground?  More than spiders spinning webs?  Yes. 

 Why does the poet use the phrase "spiders spinning webs"? 

• to make the poem rhyme

• to help make a picture in your mind

• to be silly

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RL.2.4

Which sentence is an OPINION?

• The praying mantis is a scary insect.

• The praying mantis is a helpful insect.

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CCSS.W.2.1