Giraffes
What does a giraffe look like?
Giraffes have long necks, are very tall, are covered in brown spots, and have long purple tongues.
What is your favorite thing to eat?
My favorite thing to eat is... (Answers may vary).
When is the next animal show?
The next animal show starts at... and includes...
What do you want to buy at the gift shop?
I want to buy...
Why do you want to go home?
I want to go home because I am tired.
Which area of the world do giraffes live in?
Giraffes live in the savannas of Africa.
What types of food are available here that you would like to eat?
I would like to eat (pizza, hot dogs, chicken fingers, french fries, hamburgers, etc.).
Which types of animals do you want to see at the animal show?
I want to see birds, elephants, otters, monkeys, etc.
Describe the different items you could buy in a gift shop.
I could buy key chains, stuffed animals, post-cards, magnets, bracelets, bags, etc.
Describe how we will get home.
We will drive our car to get home.
What is a group of giraffes called?
A group of giraffes is called a tower.
What do you use to eat your favorite foods?
I use my hands to eat pizza. I use a fork and knife to eat chicken. (Answers may vary).
If both shows you want to see occur at the same time, how will you schedule your time in order to see both shows?
I will leave the first show half-way through to see the second show.
How will you manage your time in the gift shop effectively if it closes in 10 minutes?
I will only look at the things I want to buy, etc.
At what time will we go home?
We will go home at the end of the day.
Differentiate what a group of giraffes is called versus what a group of fish is called.
A group of giraffes is called a tower. A group of fish is called a school.
Compare two foods that are available at the concession stand at the zoo.
Hamburgers and hot dogs are both eaten with bread.
Compare the two shows you have seen today.
Both shows included...
What is the difference between the two items you want to buy at the gift shop?
One is metal, one is paper, etc.
Describe from first to last what we did at the zoo today, ending with going home.
We saw the giraffes, tigers, and mokeys. We ate lunch. We went to the bathroom. We went to the bird show, and now we are going home.
Why do you think giraffes are the best animals at the zoo?
They are peaceful and friendly. They are tall, and can reach the highest branch on a tree. (Answers may vary).
Why is your favorite food at the zoo better than all the other foods sold at the zoo?
It tastes better, it smells better, it's healthier, etc.
Out of the two shows you have seen today, which one did you like the best and why?
I liked the .... show the best because ....
Why do you value what you bought at the gift shop?
I value it because...
What was your favorite part of the day and why?
My favorite part of the day was...