What type of hair do you have? Dark or light? Curly or straight? Often times we have similar hair to a parent, because of genetics. I take after my dad, who has dark, curly hair. For some people, hair can be a fun and beautiful way of expressing oneself. On the other hand, some people never pay much attention to the way their hair looks. Others change their hair cut or hair color to spice up their appearance or maybe reveal a different look. Typically, we notice the hair on a person's head before anything else. This is the hair that is exposed and most noticeable.
Did you know that the human body is covered with hair from head to toe? Well, almost head to toe... Aside from the palms of our hands, the soles of our feet, our eyelids and lips, human beings have hair everywhere. Some hair may be difficult to see, or even seem invisible to the naked eye, but it is true! Hair is actually a modified type of skin. Can you believe it? Also, hair grows more quickly in hot months than cooler winter months, and more slowly at night that during the day. Pretty fascinating, right?
VOCABULARY:
Often- many times; frequently.
Genetics- a branch of biology that deals with inherited traits.
Reveal- to make known.
Noticeable- evident; observable.
Invisible- impossible to see; not visible.
Modified- to change in form or character; to make less extreme or strong.
Fascinating- possessing the power to charm or allure; captivating.
Did you know that the human body is covered with hair from head to toe? Well, almost head to toe... Aside from the palms of our hands, the soles of our feet, our eyelids and lips, human beings have hair everywhere. Some hair may be difficult to see, or even seem invisible to the naked eye, but it is true! Hair is actually a modified type of skin. Can you believe it? Also, hair grows more quickly in hot months than cooler winter months, and more slowly at night that during the day. Pretty fascinating, right?
VOCABULARY:
Often- many times; frequently.
Genetics- a branch of biology that deals with inherited traits.
Reveal- to make known.
Noticeable- evident; observable.
Invisible- impossible to see; not visible.
Modified- to change in form or character; to make less extreme or strong.
Fascinating- possessing the power to charm or allure; captivating.
SENTENCES:
1. My mother's haircut was very ________; she chopped 12 inches off yesterday!
2. The new art exhibit was absolutely __________.
3. I do not get my haircut very _______, only about twice each year.
4. My brother wanted to _______ his new haircut to his friends, but he was nervous because it was so short!
5. _______ gave me curly hair.
6. Did you know that hair is actually a _______ type of skin?!
7. Do you see hair on your hands or does it appear to be _______?
GRAMMAR POINT:
A question mark means the speaker is asking something, so it should be read in a questioning voice. Think of a question, read it outloud to yourself, and listen to what your voice does. Your voice usually goes up at the end of the question, which indicates that you are asking something. Practice this by reading the questions above. Make three of your own questions using vocabulary words learned in this lesson, and don't forget to use your questioning voice when reading them outloud!
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