Untitled Lesson

1. The term “communicate” in the text means

sharing _____________through sign
language.

2. Which of the following best explains the
phrase “fireworks child” in the text?

A. Koko overcame physical obstacles
B. There were challenging traditional beliefs
about animal intelligence
C. Koko learned new languages
D. Koko was named Hanabiko

Explain Why you picked that answer:
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Multiple Choice

1. 2. Which of the following best explains the phrase “fireworks child” in the text?

• A. Koko overcame physical obstacles

• B. There were challenging traditional beliefs about animal intelligencermation

• C. Koko learned new languages

• D. Koko was named Hanabiko

Open Ended

Explain Why you picked that answer:

What does the word "lexigrams" mean in the passage? Highlight evidence in yellow
A) Sounds that apes make to communicate
B) Special tools used for research
C) Symbols or pictures that represent words
D) A type of food Kanzi enjoys

What does the word "dominant" most likely mean in the sentence below. Highlight evidence in blue

A) The smallest in the group
B) The strongest or most powerful in a group
C) A female that likes to play a lot
D) A research scientist

What does the word "demonstrated" most likely mean in the sentence: "Kanzi has demonstrated other skills"? Highlight evidence in green
A) To show or prove something
B) To forget something quickly
C) To learn something new
D) To be confused about something

"He was adopted by a dominant female named Matata"?

1.What does the word acoustic mean in the sentence, "Phoenix was taught acoustic
language with computer-generated words through underwater speakers"? How does the context help you figure it out?

2.What does the word comprehend mean in the sentence, "They appeared to
comprehend nouns and sentence structure"? Use context clues to explain its meaning.

3.The text states that Akeakamai’s name means "lover of wisdom." Why do you think
this name was chosen for her?

4. What does the word acoustic most likely mean in the sentence: "Phoenix was
taught acoustic language with computer-generated words through underwater
speakers"?
A) Written words
B) Language spoken out loud
C) Hand signals and gestures
D) A special type of water movement
(Answer: B – Language spoken out loud.)

5.What does the word comprehend mean in the sentence: "They appeared to
comprehend nouns and sentence structure"?
A) To ignore
B) To understand
C) To speak fluently
D) To create
(Answer: B – To understand.)