81. 1st Grade SRR: Animal Tails

Many animals have tails. These tails can be different sizes. Tails can be big or small, and thick or thin.

Is it good that some animals have tails? Yes, it is! Tails can do different things. Tails have big jobs!

How can a dog use its tail? A dog may wag its tail fast to say, “Hi! I am so glad to see you.” A dog may chase its tail to play.

A tail helps a dog to swim well. It helps the dog go this way or that way.

A fox may use its tail as a quilt when it naps.

A chill is in the air, but this fox will not freeze as it sleeps. Its big tail will be a big help. We can say this fox will stay as snug as a bug in a rug!

Tails big and small help fish swim. Fish use tails to glide through seas, lakes, ponds, and creeks.

These little fish see a big fish. Zip! They swim fast, hide, and wait for the big fish to swim off.

A peacock has a pretty tail. His tail is huge. It is like a big green fan with nice spots. A peacock uses his tail to show off. He lifts his tail and shakes it to say, “See, I am so fine, Miss Peahen!”

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Snakes do not have legs or feet. Do snakes have tails? Yes! A snake seems as if it is all tail, but only its back end is its tail. This snake shakes its tail to say, “Stay away!”

Now, can you name ways tails help?