Grade 2 Read-Aloud

88 Cycles in Nature:Supplemental Guide 5 | The Life Cycle of a Tree

 Lesson Objectives

Core Content Objectives

Students will:

 Explain that a cycle is a sequence of events that repeats itself

again and again

 Describe the seasonal cycle: spring, summer, autumn, winter

 Explain effects of seasonal changes on plants and animals

 Defi ne the term life cycle

 Identify the stages of the life cycle of a tree (seed to seed)

Language Arts Objectives

The following language arts objectives are addressed in this

lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State

Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in

parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards

addressed in all lessons in this domain.

Students will:

 Identify the main topic of “The Life Cycle of a Tree” (RI.2.2)

 Prior to listening to “The Life Cycle of a Tree,” identify orally

what they know and have learned about the life cycle of a plant

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