Read the following text and try to guess the meaning of the words in bold.
Whether you love them or you are upset by them, insects are everywhere. You can see them in your garden, on trees, on television
shows, and even in zoos.
They can be helpful, like bees, or annoying, like mosquitos. They make up the largest group of
animals on Earth. Insects are invertebrates, which means
that they do not have a backbone.

 Choose an insect from your environment, and then write 1-2 sentences about it.
 Draw the insect you chose, and talk about it to a family member or a friend.