Leaf shapes
Leaves come in different shapes — long, round, broad, or pointy. A long leaf stretches out like a pencil; a round one looks like a coin; a broad one is wide and flat; a pointy one has a sharp tip.
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Eli sees a leaf that looks like a small spoon. What kind of leaf is this?
- Pointed
- Round (right)
- Long
In science class, Priya asks: Which leaf shape is long and thin like a pencil?
- Round
- Spike (right)
- Fan
In science class, Jonah asks: Which leaf shape is long and thin?
- Pointy
- Narrow (right)
- Bumpy
Tip: Leaves come in different shapes — long, round, broad, or pointy. A long leaf stretches out like a pencil; a round one looks like a coin; a broad one is wide and flat; a pointy one has a sharp tip.
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