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Grade: 2
Classical Inquiry • The Rose
“What is the rose? What is its color? On what does it grow? In what places have you seen the rose growing? Why do we like the rose?”
Botanical Focus: Flowering shrubs • Petals, stem, and thorns • Sensory adjectives • Cause-and-effect reasoning.
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Botanical Observation & Facts
Study the rose illustration. Write complete answers on the guidelines.
1. Classification: What is the rose? A beautiful flowering
2. Colors: What colors can roses be?
3. Plant Type: On what kind of plant does the rose grow? A thorny
4. Locations: Where have you seen roses growing? In
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Sensory Language & Defense
Explore the delicate petals and protective thorns of the rose bush.
A. Sensory Words: List three descriptive words that describe a rose's appearance and smell:
1. 2. 3.
B. Plant Armor: What sharp parts protect the stem of the rose from animals?
The stems are covered with sharp .
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Why We Love the Rose
In two complete sentences, explain why people around the world cherish and plant roses. Mention its fragrance and petals.
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
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Poetic Garden Comparison
The rose is often called "The Queen of the Garden." Write one thoughtful sentence explaining why it deserves this royal title.
Queen of Flowers: