Briefly share ideas with whole group. Ask students to share their ideas, first with a person sitting near them, then with the whole group. Discussion - Again ask students what the three words mean. Copy final definitions onto large sheet of paper and put up on board for future activities. Review definitions up on board from day 2.
Students work in pairs, first choosing how much to read.
Predict which category you think the animal belongs in and why. Students then read text independently. After both partners have finished reading, they discuss which category the animal fits in and why. Record on information sheet. Continue same process for each animal, until completing the book.