Animal Needs
What are the four basic needs that all animals share?
Food, water, air, and shelter.
Why is a stall important for a horse like Pepper?
The stall keeps the horse safe from bad weather and other dangers.
Where does Tiva live, and what makes this place special?
Tiva lives at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, Africa, which is a large place where animals roam free and rangers watch over them.
Because the horse was coughing, the owner called a experienced _______________ to come to the farm and check its health.
veterinarian
Combine these into one sentence with a combined predicate:
“Lola wallows in the mud.”
“Lola jumps in the mud.”
Lola jumps and wallows in the mud.
What does a veterinarian do at the shelter?
A veterinarian is an animal doctor who makes sure the animals stay healthy.
What does Jack do with his father at 5:00 a.m. every morning?
He goes to Pepper's stall to give the horse hay to eat and to clean his stall.
Why was baby Lola alone and in danger when the rangers found her?
Lola was born blind, and after drinking her mother's milk for a few days, she wandered off to another area of Lewa, leaving her mother unable to see, find, feed, or protect her.
Before the big animal show, Jack had to _______________ his horse by washing him and thoroughly brushing his fur.
groom
Fix this sentence by combining the predicate with a conjunction.
“Jack brushes Pepper’s mane and he refills his water bucket.”
Jack brushes Peppers' mane and refills his water bucket.
Who is Anne, and what is her role?
Anne is the owner of "Our Animal Friends" and is in charge of the animal shelter
Why does Jack make sure Pepper gets exercise?
Pepper needs exercise because horses in the wild run many hours a day. Since Pepper does not live out in nature, Jack must make sure Pepper gets the exercise he needs.
Why are mud baths, or wallowing, so important for a rhinoceros like Lola?
The mud protects the rhino's skin from the sun like sunscreen, and once it dries, it keeps bugs from biting.
To control the horse's movements while riding, the trainer carefully placed a small metal _______________ inside its mouth.
bit
Combine the two sentences into a ONE sentence with a compound subject.
"Anne works hard to keep the animal shelter healthy.”
“The local veterinarian works hard to keep the animal shelter healthy.”
Anne and the local veterinarian work hard to keep the animal shelter healthy.
Why do different animals have different care needs at the shelter, according to the text? Give one example.
Animals have different needs because some (like dogs) eat meat while others (like rabbits) eat plants. Also, dogs need to be taken on walks on a leash for exercise, whereas a cat would not like that.
What are the steps Jack and his family take to groom and care for Pepper after they finish riding him?
His dad checks Pepper's hooves for rocks, Jack brushes Pepper's mane, tail, and fur, and finally, Jack gives him more hay and refills his water bucket.
Why did Lola and Tiva eventually have to stop playing together like they used to?
Because Lola grew up and became almost full-grown, making her too big to play with Tiva like she used to.
The majestic male lion shook his long, thick _______________ as he let out a loud roar.
mane
Fill in the blank with a compound subject.
______________ enjoy rolling around in the mud.
EXAMPLE: Lola and Tiva
My sister and brother
The rhino and hippo
What is the main purpose of an animal shelter?
It is a place for animals that need an owner to take care of them.
Why is looking after Pepper considered a big job for Jack?
Because a horse has many needs and there are a lot of things a horse must have to live.
How often did Tiva have to feed Lola, and how much did Lola drink each time?
Tiva learned to feed Lola five times a day, and each time Lola drank over a gallon of milk from a bottle.
The kind family wanted a dog of their own, so they decided to _______________ a puppy from the rescue shelter.
adopt
Fill in the blank with a compound predicate.
I ________________________ at school.
EXAMPLE:
I learn math and study English at school.