Lesson 4

Reading

1. Read the story about giraffes quickly. What is the main purpose of the story?

1. To explain something in the natural world.
2. To teach a lesson about right and wrong.
3. To teach us about a different culture.

2. Read the story again and answer the questions.

1. Where is it set? It is set in Africa.
2. Who are the main characters? What are they like? The main characters are two families of giraffes, one family has short necks and the other family has long necks.
3. Is it a sad, tragic or funny story? It’s a tragic story.