Grade 2 Read-Aloud

142 Cycles in Nature: Supplemental Guide 8 | The Life Cycle of a Butterfl y

Core Vocabulary

larva, n. A baby insect before it changes into an adult insect

Example: A larva goes through many stages of growth before becoming

an adult insect.

Variation(s): larvae

molt, v. To shed an outer layer

Example: When snakes molt, they shed all their scales or skin at once.

Variation(s): molts, molted, molting

transparent, adj. Clear; able to see through

Example: Judy planted her seeds in a large, transparent, plastic cup so

she could watch the roots develop beneath the soil.

Variation(s): none

Vocabulary Chart for The Life Cycle of a Butterfl y

Core Vocabulary words are in bold.

Multiple Meaning Word Activity word is underlined.

Vocabulary Instructional Activity words have an asterisk (*).

Suggested words to pre-teach are in italics.

Type of Words Tier 3

Domain-Specifi c Words

Tier 2

General Academic Words

Tier 1

Everyday-Speech Words

Understanding

chrysalis/pupa

creature

larva

metamorphosis

molt

appreciate

complete

delicate

extraordinary

outgrow

repeatedly

reveal*

transforms

transparent*

body

butterfly

caterpillar

eat

egg

female

ready

Multiple Meaning

hatch

fertilize

pumped

shed

change

cycle

inch

round

shape

stage

garden

leaves

park

place

skin

Phrases

find a mate

Monarch butterfly

outer skin

choose carefully

Cognates

crisálida/pupa

criatura

larva

metamorphosis

apreciar

completer

delicado(a)

extraordinario(a)

repetidamente

reveler*

transformar

transparente*

jardín

parque