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100 million years before dinosaurs roamed landforms of ancient earth, there flew a mighty insect with a wingspan as long as a yardstick. Today over 4,000 species of dragonflies trace their origin back to what scientists believe was the largest insect that ever lived! Dragonflies dazzle us with their delicate features, gossamer wings and flying maneuvers. Discover the fascinating dragonfly “monster” that preys on unsuspecting pond life. Learn about structures that help this fearless hunter scoop up “fast food” fast! This delicate graceful flyer is one of nature’s most clever survivors. No wonder it’s been around for millions of years!
In this issue students will:
- read expository text about dragonflies
- find similarities and differences in body features
- complete an insect “cloze” activity to practice comprehension and close reading
- analyze & compare life cycles in the news
- practice editing and grammar
- understand features and structures and how they help animals survive
- use the newspaper to spell content specific words
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