Grade 2 Read-Aloud

46 Cycles in Nature: Supplemental Guide 2A | The Reasons for Seasons

Word Work: Tilt 5 minutes

1. In the read-aloud you found out how Earth’s tilt causes the
   seasonal cycle.


2. Say the word tilt with me.


3. Tilt means to slant.


4. Andrea will have to tilt her water bucket so that every drop
   can spill out onto her plants.


5. [Hold up the globe.] Do you see the tilt on this globe? Can
   you tilt your head in a similar way? Can you tilt your head to
   the right? Can you tilt your head to the left? [You may wish to
   have several students tell the class to tilt something to the left
   or right.]


6. What’s the word we’ve been talking about? What part of
   speech is the word tilt? How do you know that it is an action
   word?
   Use a Discussion activity for follow-up. Directions: Describe other
   objects that you tilt when you use them. [Suggestions: computer
   screen, cell phone games, seesaw, drawbridges, chairs, measuring
   cups, etc.]

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day