Animal Communication and Koko the Gorilla
This 5-page packet for 3rd graders explores animal communication through a nonfiction article about Koko the gorilla. It builds skills in identifying main ideas and supporting details, understanding vocabulary with visual aids, and answering various question types. The packet also includes discussion points on innate vs. learned behavior and a writing prompt.
“Compose a nonfiction article about KoKo the gorilla with main ideas and supporting details, discuss the importance of animal communication, discuss innate versus learned behavior. Include vocabulary with visual aids, include multiple choice questions, include short answer questions, include true and false questions, include a writing prompts, include a set of five different sign language words”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute whole-class lesson or in small groups.
- Discussion question: How might Koko's ability to communicate have influenced how scientists study animal intelligence?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair students to read the article aloud and discuss the vocabulary words before answering questions.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research another animal known for its communication skills and compare it to Koko.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
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Try Diffit for free“Compose a nonfiction article about KoKo the gorilla with main ideas and supporting details, discuss the importance of animal communication, discuss innate versus learned behavior. Include vocabulary with visual aids, include multiple choice questions, include short answer questions, include true and false questions, include a writing prompts, include a set of five different sign language words”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute whole-class lesson or in small groups.
- Discussion question: How might Koko's ability to communicate have influenced how scientists study animal intelligence?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair students to read the article aloud and discuss the vocabulary words before answering questions.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research another animal known for its communication skills and compare it to Koko.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
Animal Communication and Koko the Gorilla
This 5-page packet for 3rd graders explores animal communication through a nonfiction article about Koko the gorilla. It builds skills in identifying main ideas and supporting details, understanding vocabulary with visual aids, and answering various question types. The packet also includes discussion points on innate vs. learned behavior and a writing prompt.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free