Have you ever come home from school only to be surprised by a wild animal on your block? Have you ever seen a RATTLESNAKE! a JAVELINA! a COYOTE! a GILA MONSTER! in your neighborhood?

Let’s say it again:

Rattlesnake!
Javelina!
Coyote!
Gila Monster!

•    What do these animals look like?
•    What do you think these animals look like?
•    Where do you think these animals live?
•    Let’s draw them!

What are the sounds these animals make? Don’t be shy and sound them out!

Rattlesnakes says ____________

Javelina says ____________

Coyote says ____________

Gila Monster says ________

What sounds rhyme with these sounds? (Offer these sounds as examples: HISS, SNORT, YOW, RUUUR)

•    Why do you think they make these sounds?
•    How do these animals communicate with each other?
•    What are some occasions that these animals might want to communicate with each other?
•    Why is communication so important?
•    How do you communicate with your family? With your friends? Classmates? Teachers?

Let’s use our imagination!