ANIMAL WATCH - PHR2 =

Human response to animals are largely cultural. Children from different backgrounds may see the same dog as a cute pet, a work animal, or a menace. This theme shows a variety of animals, wild and domestic, in typical settings. The first selection Losing Leo, is a touching story of a lost cat. The non-fiction reading, Animals Don't Wear Pajamas, describes the sleeping habits of wild animals. Animal Watch helps children acquire competency in English while learning to appreciate diverse cultural attitudes toward animals. Key vocabulary words emphasize animal types, animal behavior, and pet care. Language structures include contractions, adverbs and plurals. Practical language includes expressing feelings, giving compliments, giving, accepting, and declining invitations, and saying good night.