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Draw an evergreen tree that includes cones and green needles
and that reflects different seasons or weather, (e.g., snowcovered
in winter) (W.K.2)
Create a drawing with sufficient detail of an evergreen tree
(SL.K.5)
Listen to a variety of texts, including informational text such as
“Evergreen Trees”
Prior to listening to “Evergreen Trees,” identify orally what they
learned about deciduous trees in the previous read-aloud
Core Vocabulary
cones, n. The parts of some evergreen plants that contain the seeds
Example: Evan picked up the cones from under the evergreen tree.
Variation(s): cone
conifers, n. Evergreen trees that have needle-like leaves
Example: Evelyn tried not to prick her finger on the sharp needles of the
conifers.
Variation(s): conifer
deciduous, adj. Losing leaves every year
Example: A deciduous tree starts losing its leaves in autumn.
Variation(s): none
evergreen, adj. Having green leaves all year round
Example: The evergreen tree still looked green in the winter.
Variation(s): none
needles, n. Very thin leaves
Example: The needles on the pine tree were prickly.
Variation(s): needle
At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes
Introducing the Read-Aloud What Have We Already Learned? 10
Purpose for Listening
Presenting the Read-Aloud Evergreen Trees 10
Discussing the Read-Aloud
Extensions
Comprehension Questions 10
Word Work: Deciduous and
Evergreen
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day
Drawing the Read-Aloud
drawing paper and drawing
tools
5
15
Plants 9 | Evergreen Trees 93
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