Grade 2 - Read-Aloud Insets

Insects: Supplemental Guide 1 | Insects Everywhere! 15

 Lesson Objectives

Core Content Objectives

Students will:

 Explain that insects are the largest group of animals on Earth

 Explain that there are many different types of insects

 Explain that most insects live solitary lives, but some, such as

honeybees, paper wasps, ants, and termites, are social

 Explain that insects live in virtually every habitat on Earth, with

the exception of the oceans

Language Arts Objectives

Students will:

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.

 With assistance, categorize and organize facts and information

from “Insects Everywhere!” to determine in which habitats

insects can be found (W.2.8)

 Generate questions and gather information from multiple

sources to answer questions about insects (W.2.8)

 Ask questions to clarify directions for a research and writing

activity involving insects (SL.2.3)

 Add drawings to descriptions of insects to clarify ideas,

thoughts, and feelings (SL.2.5)

 Explain the meaning of “eaten out of house and home” and use

in appropriate contexts (L.2.6)

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