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Meet the Elephants

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de-elephantsMeet the largest land animal in this issue that highlights elephants. Learn the difference between African and Asian varieties while solving puzzles, mazes and completing a cloze reading activity. Fascinating facts emerge from “Trunk Truths” and other readings including the unique “fingerprints” of an animal with no fingers! Use the newspaper to measure the height of an elephant and construct a crazy safari hat. Learn about the interdependence of life forms—why humans need elephants and elephants need humans—and understand one more wonder of the animal kingdom.

In this issue students will:

  • demonstrate comprehension by using context clues
  • use the newspaper for art and math
  • complete patterns
  • practice reading informational text
  • understand similarities and differences among species

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