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Nature’s Noisemakers

Ear-splitting calls. Howls at sunset. Underwater concerts. Meet some of the loudest creatures on Earth.

From the February 2021 Issue

Directions

Read the blurbs below. Determine which bolded word is correct.

Take a listen! Here’s what the coqui frog sounds like.
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Take a listen! Here’s what the howler monkeys sounds like.
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Take a listen! Here’s what the blue whale sounds like.
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This article was originally published in the February 2021 issue.

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Step-by-Step Lesson Plan

Close Reading, Critical Thinking, Skill Building

1. INTRODUCE AND PRACTICE GRAMMAR SKILL

2. REINFORCE SKILL

EDITOR’S TIP

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