π Topic Summary
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Since we love animals, we're going to focus on animal nouns! An animal noun is simply the name of an animal, like dog, cat, bird, or elephant. Knowing how to use nouns correctly makes our sentences clearer and easier to understand. This helps us tell stories and share facts about all the amazing creatures around us!
π¦ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the animal noun with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. π Dog |
A. A large mammal with a trunk, big ears, and tusks. |
| 2. π Cat |
B. A domesticated mammal known for its loyalty and barking. |
| 3. π¦ Bird |
C. A feathered animal with wings, often able to fly. |
| 4. π Elephant |
D. A small, furry mammal often kept as a pet and known for purring. |
| 5. π Fish |
E. An aquatic animal with gills and fins. |
π Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences below with the correct animal noun.
- The little ______ (cat/dog) chased the ball in the park.
- The colorful ______ (bird/fish) sang a beautiful song in the tree.
- The huge ______ (elephant/cat) trumpeted loudly at the zoo.
- The slippery ______ (fish/dog) swam quickly in the ocean.
- My friendly ______ (dog/bird) wags its tail when I come home.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why? Explain your answer using complete sentences.