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Discussing the Read-Aloud
15 minutes
Comprehension Questions
10 minutes
If students have difficulty responding to questions, reread
pertinent passages of the read-aloud and/or refer to specific
images. If students give one-word answers and/or fail to use
read-aloud or domain vocabulary in their responses, acknowledge
correct responses by expanding students’ responses using richer
and more complex language. Ask students to answer in complete
sentences by having them restate the question in their responses.
Show image 2A-1: Sunflower
1. Literal [Have different students point to the different parts of
the plant.] Point to the roots, stem, flower, leaves, and seeds.
2. Literal What part of the plant keeps it in the ground and takes
in nutrients and water for the plant? (The roots keep a plant in
the ground and take in water and nutrients for the plant.)
3. Literal What part of the plant supports the plant and moves
water and nutrients to the rest of the plant? (The stem
supports the plant and moves water and nutrients to the rest
of the plant.)
4. Literal What part of the plant does the plant use to make its
food? (The plant makes its own food in its leaves.)
5. Inferential What would happen if a plant didn’t have roots?
(If the plant didn’t have roots, it wouldn’t be able to take in
nutrients and water.)
6. Inferential What would happen if a plant didn’t have a stem? (If
the plant didn’t have a stem, it would fall over, and it wouldn’t
be able to move the water and nutrients from the roots to the
rest of the plant.)
7. Inferential What would happen if a plant didn’t have leaves? (If
the plant didn’t have leaves, it would not be able to make food
for itself.)
Plants 2A | Plant Parts 27
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