Let's read the sentences!
Here are the words: "The playful donkey wiggles his long ears. The horse prances all around. Neigh!" We'll learn what they mean in a fun, easy way.
- First sentence: "The playful donkey wiggles his long ears."
— Donkey: a furry animal that looks like a small horse.
— Playful: it wants to have fun and play.
— Wiggles his long ears: the donkey moves its ears back and forth or side to side. Imagine the ears dancing! - Second sentence: "The horse prances all around."
— Horse: a big animal like a donkey but usually taller.
— Prances: the horse is walking with happy, bouncy steps, lifting its legs high.
— All around: the horse moves here and there, around the place. - Last word: "Neigh!"
— That is the sound a horse makes. Say it loud: "Neigh!" The ! means it is a strong or loud sound.
Words to Know
- Playful — wanting to play.
- Wiggle — to move a little bit (like shaking).
- Prance — to walk in a bouncy, showy way.
- Neigh — the sound a horse makes.
Fun things you can do
- Act it out: Pretend to be the donkey. Wiggle your ears (or your hands by your head) and say "hee-haw" like a donkey.
- Pretend to be the horse: Prance around the room with big happy steps and shout "Neigh!"
- Draw a picture: Draw a donkey with long ears and a horse prancing. Color them bright!
- Ask a question: Which animal do you like to play with—the donkey or the horse? Why?
Great job! Now you know what the sentence is about and can make the animals come to life with your body, your voice, or your crayons.