How to deal with an angry gorilla
When are gorillas NOT peaceful?
When they think you are trying to be the boss
Are they dangerous?
No.
How do pythons kill their prey?
By squeezing it.
How do you know if a rhinoceros is going to stab you with its horn?
It will lower its head and snort at you.
What is fluency?
It's how you read.
How do gorillas show that they are in charge?
What happens if they bite you?
Swelling.
You relax your muscles.
Can you outrun a rhino?
No.
What are three things you need with fluency?
Expression, good speed, and pausing a punctuation.
How would you describe a gorilla?
Any description the student says that makes sense.
What do you do if a tarantula approaches you?
Gently poke it with a stick.
Why do you relax your muscles if a python squeezes you?
It makes them think you are already dead.
Go into a tree or a bush.
You don't sound like a robot.
Will a gorilla fight you?
Only if you act like you're in charge.
How would you describe a tarantula?
Any response that makes sense.
How would you describe a python?
Any responses that make sense.
How would you describe a rhino?
Any response that makes sense.
How should you read a character's voice?
Higher voice level or give the character a voice.
What should you do if a gorillas approaches you?
Don't look them in the eye, stay quiet, and keep your arms by your side.
What if a tarantula gets on your body?
Jump up and down to shake it off.
What do you do if a python loosens their grip?
Grab them by their head and untwist them from your body.
What do you do once the rhino runs past you?
Run the other way- it's hard for them to turn their bodies around.
Do you always have to read with expression?
Yes!