Vocabulary
It takes along time to cross this street because it is very _____________.
wide
What is the name of today's text?
Is it an Alligator or a Crocodile
What kind of animals are alligators and crocodiles?
reptiles
You can't drive down this street in your car. It's too ____________. There isn't enough space.
narrow
What is today's reading skill?
compare and contrast
How do alligators and crocodiles stay warm? How do they stay cool?
They stay in the sun to stay warm. They stay in cool water or the shade to stay cool.
Alligators and crocodiles are reptiles, so they have ______________ on their body.
scales
What is a magazine article?
It is a non-fiction writing about interesting things found in a thin book with other articles. It is made every week or month.
Describe crocodiles. (One point for each correct answer)
They have a long tail and short legs. They have scales on their bodies. Their head and jaw are narrow. They have a pointy nose and they look like they are smiling.
Alligators and crocodiles are _______________ animals. That means they have to stay in the sun to stay warm, and stay in the shade to stay cool.
cold-blooded
Name 3 places/countries where you can find crocodiles.
Australia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Africa
How are crocodiles and alligators different?
accept all reasonable answers