Extensive Listening

Grade Level: 4th

SOL standard(s): Science 4.4 The student will investigate and understand basic plant anatomy
and life processes. Key concepts include:

c) photosynthesis.

English 4.2 b) Listen to and record information

WIDA standard(s):

Language of Language Arts

Language of Science

WIDA level: Reaching (Level 6)

Objectives:

o Content - I can listen to a recording about photosynthesis.

o Language - I can answer questions about a recording on photosynthesis.

Directions:

Students will listen to the audio once and then answer the questions.The audio will be repeated
a second time to allow students to finish answering questions (2 points each for a total of 16
points).

Assessment items

Teacher will play audio:

1. Through what process do plants make their own food?

a. Photosynthesis
b. Oxidization
c. Glucose
2. What do plants collect energy from?
a. Water
b. Glucose
c. Sunlight
3. What is the main source of nutrition for plants?
a. Water
 b. Glucose
c. Sunlight
4. What do leaves absorb from the air?
a. Carbon Dioxide
b. Energy
c. Oxygen
5. What substance makes plants green?
a. Xylem
b. Chlorophyll
c. Chloroplasts
6. What else does Chlorophyll do in photosynthesis?
a. Stores water that the plant needs
b. Traps energy from sunlight
c. Makes sure there is enough glucose to nourish the plant
7. Which item is not needed to create glucose?
a. Mitocondria
b. Carbon Dioxide
c. Water
8. What do the leaves release as a waste product?
a. Water
b. Carbon Dioxide
c. Oxygen

Scoring

Students will receive 2 points for each correct response for a total of 16 points. Results will be
handed back and we will go over the correct answers as a class.