Reading
How many tusks do African elephants have?
two
What is a group of elephants called?
a herd
True or false? Elephants eat meat.
false - they eat only plants, fruits, and grass
How does an elephant use its trunk?
It uses its trunk to smell, drink and pick up food. It also sprays water on its body.
This is long and very strong. Elephants use this to smell, drink, and pick up food. What is it?
a trunk
What is the text type of today's story?
essay
What does a herd of elephants do?
They take care of baby elephants and elephants who are sick.
These are long and curved and grow through an elephants life. What are they?
tusks
In what part of the world can you see elephants?
Africa and Asia
Describe an African elephant. (One point for each correct sentence)
It's the largest land animal in the world. It has curved tusks. It has big ears. It has small eyes. It has a long trunk. It has a short tail. It has thick legs.
When they are hot, elephants will spray water on their bodies and ___________ their ears.
flap
What is the reading skill in today's class?
identify new words