Awesome Insects

Lesson 22
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ELA

Alternate Unit 2

2nd Grade

Lesson 22 of 23

Objective


Describe an insect by writing an informational text that uses researched facts, images, and definitions to explain what they learned.

Readings and Materials


  • Variety of nonfiction insect books 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Write an informational text about an insect of your choice! Research to find out:

  • What are the physical characteristics of your insect?
  • Describe your insect’s life cycle.
  • Is your insect helpful or harmful?
  • What are some other interesting facts about your insect?

Be sure to include text features in your text that teach your reader more about your insect.

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Vocabulary


Review all vocabulary from previous lessons.

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Common Core Standards


  • L.2.1.f — Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).
  • L.2.2.e — Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
  • L.2.4.e — Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
  • W.2.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
  • W.2.5 — With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
  • W.2.7 — Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.a
RI.2.5
RI.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2
W.2.6
W.2.6
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