Standing Tall in the Sun - Twig Mod 2 RI3.2

What could be another title for this passage?

• Seasons of a Sunflower

• Standing Tall in the Dark

• The Life Cycle of All Living Things

• When Cool Winds Blow

What is the main idea of the article?

• A sunflower is a beautiful plant.

• Sunflowers grow and change through the seasons.

• Sunflowers are strong plants that have good roots.

• Sunflowers start as small seeds and take a very long time to grow.

Read the the underline or highlight the sentence that best supports the main idea from the passage.

How does the sunflower seed change in the spring?

• The seed will dry up and then be eaten by birds.

• The seed will change colors and start to look bright yellos.

• The seed will split and the root will grow into the soil. while the stem pushes to create a sprout,

• The seed does nothing in the spring except sit in the soil.

What is the main idea of the section A Summer Giant?

• The sunflower plant is a giant compared to all of the plants that grow in the summer.

• The sunflower plants giant yellow flowers are compared to a daisy flower.

• The sunflower plant grows tall while the roots grow deep creating a giant yellow sunflower.

What does the stem do for the sunflower?

• The stem carries water and nutrients to the leaves.

• The stem makes seeds for the plant.

• The stem soaks up the water and nutrients from the soil.

• The stem makes food for the plant

Which picture from the text least supports the main idea of the passage?

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Which season helps the sunflower grow taller?

• spring

• summer

• fall

• winter