Vocabulary
The limb in the tree is loose.
branches in a tree
Why are bees insects?
have 6 legs, wings, can fly, 3-part body
What are the three types of bees in the story?
Queen, Drone, & Worker bees
What does the word vacant mean in this sentence?
The vacant building was dark and quiet.
empty
How do honeybees talk to each other?
Touching antennas (feelers) or dancing
What is an important thing that bees do in the story?
make honey or pollinate
What does the word antenna mean in this sentence?
The honeybee will use its antenna to talk to the other bee.
feelers
What is the most important job of the queen bee?
In the story, what is nectar from the flowers used for?
Honey
What does the word design mean in this sentence?
The county will design our new school because ours is too small.
to make for a purpose
Which word describes how bees fly? "Honeybees can fly forward, backwards, up, down, & sideways"
a. skillfully
b. quickly
c. carefully
a. skillfully
In the story, which of the following is NOT true about bees?
a. they are good fliers
b. they can communicate with other bees
c. they eat plants
d. they live in hives
c. they eat plants
What does the word product mean in this sentence?
Teddy is selling his art products he made at the market.
things that are made
What is the name of a bees tongue?
a. thorax
b. pollen basket
c. proboscis
d. abdomen
c. proboscis
Why did the author write this selection? (Authors Purpose)
to inform readers about bees