6th Grade

Unit 3; The Natural World

Content: Animals and their description
 What were we doing?

We gave descriptions about animals using

ADJECTIVES
Animal habitats
Characteristics and descriptions of animals

Now it’s your turn, so pay attention to these examples…

 ANIMAL DESCRIPTIONS
The Elephant:

The elephant lives in the savanna, it’s big and it grey, it has big ears and
big legs. It’s very slow when is walking, but when the elephant runs, it
runs fast. The elephant can’t be a pet, but it’s friendly with people.
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The Dog:

The dog lives in the farm or houses, it can be big, small, long and short,
it has many different colors. The dog can be slow and fast, because the
dog likes to play with people and other animals. The dog can be very
loyal and friendly, because it can be a pet.
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The Polar Bear

The polar bear lives in the mountains and the polar regions, it is big and
slow, its color is white. The polar bear can be very fast and dangerous
when is hunting, but is friendly and careful with its family. The polar
bear can’t be a pet.
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The Dolphin

The dolphin lives in the ocean, it can be big or small. It’s very fast and
its color is grey. The dolphin is friendly and careful with its family. When
the dolphin is swimming fast, it has a happy face. The dolphin can’t be a
pet
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The Tarantula

The tarantula lives in the desert region, it can be big or small. It’s very
fast and its color is black, grey or brown. The tarantula is dangerous
and agile when is hunting. The tarantula can be a pet, but you must be
careful with them.
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The Tiger

The tarantula lives in the tropical rainforest, it can be big or small. It’s
very fast and dangerous, its colors are black, orange and white. The
tiger is agile when is hunting. The tiger can’t be a pet.
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Reading activity:

• Read the text from your Worksheet: Animals and their

characteristics.

• Complete the “fast animals” chart with the information

taken from the text.

• Give your answers to your teacher and share your

information with your class.