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πŸͺ± Worm Vocabulary Activity

Learn English through Science: Earthworm Observation

πŸ“š ML (Multilingual Learners) Class
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Take your time β€” no rush! Suggested ~40 minutes

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🎬 Watch First: What is an Earthworm?⏱ ~2 min

Watch this short video about earthworms. Pay attention to the body parts and vocabulary words you hear. You can scroll past this after watching.

While watching, listen for: segments, setae (bristles), clitellum (the thick band). These are the words you'll learn today!

πŸ“Έ Section 1: Draw or Photo Your Earthworm ⏱ ~5 min

If you have an earthworm in class, take a close-up photo. If not, draw a labeled diagram of an earthworm showing its body parts. Upload your photo or drawing here.

Observation Tips: Look for the segments (rings) along the body. Find the clitellum β€” it's the thicker, smoother band near the front. Notice how the worm moves using tiny bristles called setae!
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Click to Upload Your Earthworm Photo or Drawing

Accepted formats: JPG, PNG β€’ Max size: 5MB

Your earthworm photo or drawing

πŸ“– Section 2: Vocabulary - SEGMENTS ⏱ ~8 min

Use the Frayer Model to deeply understand the word "segments." Look at your earthworm photo to help you!

SEGMENTS

/ˈsΙ›Ι‘.mΙ›nts/ (noun)

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English Tip: "Segment" means a part or section. An earthworm's body is divided into many segments β€” like rings stacked together. Each segment has its own set of muscles!

✍️ Practice: Write 2 sentences using "segments"

Example: "The earthworm has over 100 segments that help it move through the soil."

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πŸ“– Section 3: Vocabulary - SETAE ⏱ ~8 min

Now learn about setae β€” the tiny bristles that help worms grip the ground!

SETAE

/ˈsiː.tiː/ (noun, plural)

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English Tip: "Setae" is the plural β€” one is called a "seta." Think of them like tiny hooks or bristles. If you rub an earthworm backward, you can feel the setae! They help the worm grip the soil so it can push forward.

✍️ Practice: Write 2 sentences using "setae"

Example: "The earthworm uses its setae to grip the soil and pull itself forward."

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πŸ“– Section 4: Vocabulary - CLITELLUM ⏱ ~8 min

Learn about the clitellum β€” the thick band on an earthworm's body!

CLITELLUM

/klaΙͺˈtΙ›l.Ι™m/ (noun)

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English Tip: The clitellum is the thick, smooth band you see near the front of an earthworm. It looks different from the rest of the body β€” smoother and lighter in color. It helps the worm make a cocoon for its eggs. The plural is "clitella."

✍️ Practice: Write 2 sentences using "clitellum"

Example: "The clitellum is the smooth, thick band near the front of the earthworm."

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✍️ Section 5: Describe Your Earthworm ⏱ ~11 min

Look at your earthworm photo or drawing. Write a detailed description using the vocabulary words you learned: segments, setae, and clitellum.

Writing Checklist:
  • βœ“ Use the word "segments" at least once
  • βœ“ Use the word "setae" at least once
  • βœ“ Use the word "clitellum" at least once
  • βœ“ Include adjectives (smooth, slimy, long, etc.)
  • βœ“ Write at least 60 words
  • βœ“ Use complete sentences

My Earthworm Description

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