Monkey tree hong kong reading and speaking sample worksheet

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Animals Name: Teacher: Date:

WEEK 1 Part A. Let's Read

Look at the pictures. Then read the story.

Animals!

When we look around the zoo, what can we see?

We can see lots of different animals. There are huge animals, like hippos and bears. There are tiny animals, like frogs and spiders.

What can we hear?

There are noisy animals, like parrots and monkeys.

There are quiet animals, like koalas and tortoises.

Where are all the animals?

Some animals like to hide, like meerkats and foxes.

Some animals like to sit in the sun, like lizards and snakes.

What do they eat?

Some animals eat meat. Some animals eat leaves.

Animals are different, just like you and me!

Part B. Let's Talk What can you see at the zoo?

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What animals are tiny?

What do animals eat?

What is your favorite zoo animal?

Part C. My New Words Write down the words and their meaning. Next, draw pictures to show the words.

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I can draw it!

It means :

2 Word :

I can draw it!

It means :

3 Word :

I can draw it!

It means :

4 Word :

I can draw it!

It means :

Practice spelling these words at home!

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Part D.

Let's Learn

Let’s learn more about animals!

Animals All Around the World!

The zoo is not the only place where you can find all kinds of animals. You can find different kinds of animals all over the world.

Some animals live in forests and the ocean. Some even fly in the sky! Let’s take a look at where you can find these animals!

Birds have wings that allow them to fly in the sky. However, not all birds can fly. Some birds, like penguins and ostriches, cannot fly.

Many animals live on land.

There are different kinds of animals in different parts of the world. There are lions in Africa, penguins in Antarctica, and tigers in India.

Most of the world’s animals live in the ocean, like fish, whales, and sea turtles. There are still many more animals we have not seen yet!

Part E. Let's Talk What other animals live on land?

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What other animals live in the ocean?

What animals would you like to see?

What animals can you find in Hong Kong?

Part F.

Let's Check

How would you describe each of the following animals? Draw a line from the animal to the word that you think describes it.

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huge 2

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tiny

noisy

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quiet

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WEEK 2 Part A.

Let's Learn

Let’s learn these fun facts about animals.

Animal Fun Facts Snakes smell with their tongue!

When you tickle a rat, it will laugh!

Elephants can swim – they use their trunk to breathe in deep water.

A koala does not need to drink water. It gets water from the leaves it eats.

A giraffe can lick its own ear!

Pandas don’t have a sleeping spot. They fall asleep wherever they are.

Part B. Let's Talk Which fact surprises you?

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Why do koalas not need water?

Can you fall asleep anywhere?

What facts do you know about your favorite animal?

Part C.

Let's Check

Read the questions and circle the correct answer.

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Part D. Sound Check Read and listen to the long e sound below. Find words from the reading piece that have the same sound. Write them in the blanks. ea as in the word tea

These words have the ‘ea’ sound.

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Now let’s try to read these words!

leap

dream

heat

read

Part E. Word Check Follow the lines and write words that match the definitions.

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Making a lot of noise

To cover or put in a place where no one can find or see

Being very small

Part F. Challenge Yourself What are the mystery animals? Use the code chart below to find out!

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WEEK 3 Part A.

Let's Learn

Look at the picture. Then, read the story.

Animal Homes

Some animals live in zoos, but most animals live in their natural habitats.

An animal’s natural habit is the place where it lives. That is its home.

A tiger’s natural habitat is a place with lots of tall trees, bushes, and grass, such as jungles and forests. They also need to live near water.

A fish’s natural habitat is in the water. They live in places with lots of plants and rocks, such as rivers and oceans. A fish needs plants for food and a place to hide.

Not all animals live in the same place. Can you think of other animal homes?

Part B. Let's Talk Where do animals live?

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Why do fish need plants?

Can you describe your home?

Can tigers live in Hong Kong?

Why or why not?

Part C. Let's Learn the Skill Compare and Contrast When we compare , we look at how two or more things are the same.

When we contrast , we look at how two or more things are different.

Part D. Let's Practice Compare apples to oranges. Write your findings in the spaces below.

Apples

Oranges

The same

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Part E. Let's Compare and Contrast Refer the reading passage, Animal Homes , and compare the following two natural habitats.

A fish's home

A tiger's home

The same

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Part F. Let's Listen Listen and color the animals you hear.

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WEEK 4 Part A. Let's Check

Read the questions and circle the correct picture.

1. Which animal is loud?

2. Which animal is quiet?

3. Which is not a tiger’s natural habitat?

4. Which animal likes to hide?

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Part B. Multiple Choice Questions Circle the letter next to the correct answer.

1. Which animals are huge? a. Bears b. Hippos c. Spiders d. Both a and b

2. Fish live in places with lots of... a. plants and rocks. b. trees and turtles. c. plants and snow. d. rocks and tigers.

3. Where would you find a tiger? a. In the playground b. In the North Pole c. In the ocean d. In a jungle

4. An animal’s natural habitat is... a. its head. b. its playground. c. its home. d. a cage.

Part C. Let's Learn Let’s learn these fun facts about animals.

Animal Fun Facts!

A hippo can open its mouth to the size of a child!

The smallest shark in the world is the dwarf shark. It is about the size of a person’s hand.

The world’s largest rabbit is called Darius. He is 4 feet and 4 inches long.

He is the same size as a small child!

Elephants are scared of ants and bees.

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Part D.Written Response Questions Answer the questions in full sentences.

1. What can you see at a zoo?

2. How is a parrot different from a koala?

3. What is a fish’s natural habitat like?

Part E. Let's Spell Listen carefully and write the words you hear.

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Part F.

Let's Present

Draw a picture of your favorite animal. Present it to your class.

Tell us...

What is this animal?

What does it look like?

Why do you like this animal?

Where does this animal live?

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Try This At Home!

Part A. Let's Match Match the animals to their natural habitats by drawing lines!

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Part B.

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Let's Check

Write words that match the pictures.

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Part C. Let's Trace Trace the picture and tell what animals you see!

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