Terrific Tongues by Maria Gianferrari and Jia Liu

What is the main idea of "Terrific Tongues" by Maria Gianferrari and Jia Liu?

• The book describes different types of tongues and their functions.

• The book is about the history of languages.

• The book explains how animals use their tails.

• The book is a fictional story about a talking animal.

Which character trait best describes the author’s approach in "Terrific Tongues"?

• Humorous

• Informative

• Mysterious

• Sad

Summarize the events of the story in "Terrific Tongues."

• The book follows a day in the life of a lizard.

• The book explores how different animals use their tongues in unique ways.

• The book tells a story about a tongue that gets lost.

• The book describes a journey through a magical forest.

What can you infer about the importance of tongues in the animal kingdom from the text?

• Tongues are not very important for animals.

• Tongues are used only for tasting food.

• Tongues have various functions that are crucial for survival.

• Tongues are only important for speaking.

Compare and contrast the themes of "Terrific Tongues" with another book about animal adaptations.

• Both books focus on the same animal.

• Both books highlight unique adaptations but focus on different body parts.

• Both books are about human adaptations.

• Both books are fictional stories about animals.

Using context clues, what does the word "terrific" most likely mean in the title "Terrific Tongues"?

• Terrifying

• Amazing

• Ordinary

• Small

What is one fact you can recall about a specific animal's tongue from the book?

• A chameleon's tongue is sticky and can stretch to catch prey.

• A dog's tongue is used to fly.

• A cat's tongue is used to dig holes.

• A bird's tongue is used to swim.

Describe how the illustrations in "Terrific Tongues" contribute to the understanding of the text.

• They make the book look colorful but do not add to the understanding.

• They provide visual examples of how different tongues work.

• They are unrelated to the text.

• They show maps of where animals live.

What reasoning might the author have had for choosing to write about tongues specifically?

• Tongues are a common topic in children's books.

• Tongues are a unique and interesting adaptation that many people may not know much about.

• Tongues are the only part of the body that animals use.

• Tongues are easy to draw.

What is a simple procedure you can perform to understand the function of a tongue in an animal?

• Observe how the animal uses its tongue in different situations.

• Ask the animal to explain its tongue.

• Ignore the animal's tongue and focus on its tail.

• Read a fictional story about the animal.