G2 Unit 2 Week 5

Your Turn ldentify the linking words Robert used. ldentify a plural noun. Tell how revisions improved his writing.

Animal Fun Animals are fun to play with. This dolphin is large, wet and makes whistling sounds. We can use sensory words to describe animals. We can describe how an animal looks, feels, sounds and smells. We can tell how animals behave and express themselves. Talk About It Use sensory words to talk with a partner about an animal you like. Write your ideas on the web.

Vocabulary Use the picture and sentence to learn each word.

Your Turn Pick three words and write a question about each for your partner to answer.

Genre·Poetry Cats and Kittens Essential Question What do we love about animals? Read how poets describe animals they love.

Cats and kittens express their views With hisses, purrs, and little mews. Instead of taking baths like me, They use their tongues quite handily. I wonder what my mom would say If l tried cleaning up that way. They stay as still as still can be, Until a mouse they chance to see. And then in one great flash of fur They pounce on a toy with a PURRRR. 一by Constance Keremes