Lesson 6: Minerals, Rocks, and Soil
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for magma and mineral. You can choose to capture key details from today’s reading, or you can choose to write your sentences using a different topic. Make sure each sentence has a subject and verb and at least two additional details.
mag · ma closed, irregular
Magma is a noun that means melted rock.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | magma | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
min · er · al closed, r-controlled, irregular
Mineral is a noun that means a natural substance with a crystal structure.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | mineral | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
Reread page 7. In your own words, describe one way a crystal can form. Use evidence from the text to support your response.