A man put up a picture of a crocodile in a place called Singapore. He used a computer to make this picture. Many people saw it and got scared. They thought there was a real crocodile in the water. But the crocodile wasn't actually real, it was just pretend.
The man took away the picture and the computer game he used. Now, he might get in trouble with the police. He could have to talk to a judge. The crocodile was never really in the water. It was just a picture made by computer.
1. Let's say our names and our favorite animal. 2. Let's talk about what we saw on our way to class today. 3. Can anyone tell us what they think a crocodile looks like? 4. Let's make a list of animals that live in water. 5. Can anyone think of a funny story with an animal?
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
1. What did the man make a picture of?
A crocodile.
2. Where did the man say the crocodile was?
In Singapore.
3. How did he make the picture?
Using a computer program.
4. How did people react to the picture?
They were worried or scared.
5. What happened to the picture in the end?
The man removed it.
6. Who is the man possibly going to talk to?
The police or a judge.
7. Was the crocodile real?
No, it was just a picture.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
A man put up a of a in a place called Singapore. He used a computer to make this picture. Many people saw it and got scared. They thought there was a crocodile in the . But the crocodile wasn't actually real, it was just pretend. The man took the picture and the computer he used. Now, he might get in trouble with the police. He could have to talk to a judge. The crocodile was in the water. It was just a picture made by computer.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like crocodiles? Why or why not? 2. Have you ever seen a real crocodile? Where? 3. What would you do if you saw a crocodile? 4. Why do you think people got scared from a picture? 5. Is it okay to trick people with pictures? Why? 6. How would you feel if you were tricked by a picture? 7. What other animals might people be scared of? 8. Do you think the man should be in trouble with the police? 9. What would you say to someone who was tricked by this picture? 10. Can you think of a way to use computer pictures for fun? 11. What would make a good pretend picture of a new animal? 12. How can we tell if a picture online is real or made-up?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. crocodile
2. computer
3. program
4. reservoir
5. shared
6. removed
7. trouble
8. police
9. court
10. judge
Meanings
(A) A person who makes decisions in court
(B) A place where water is kept
(C) People who help keep us safe
(D) A place where laws are decided
(E) Showed to other people
(F) Took something away
(G) A machine we use to play games or work
(H) A big animal with lots of teeth
(I) Problems that can get you punished
(J) A set of instructions for a computer
🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Where did the man say the crocodile was?
(a) In India
(b) In Singapore
(c) In China
(d) In Japan
2. What did the man use to make the picture?
(a) Paper
(b) Paint
(c) A computer
(d) Crayons
3. How did people feel about the picture?
(a) Scared
(b) Happy
(c) Excited
(d) Bored
4. What was in the picture?
(a) A panda
(b) A bear
(c) A crocodile
(d) A lion
5. What did the man do with the picture?
(a) He drew it
(b) He removed it
(c) He painted it
(d) He bought it
6. Who might the man have to talk to?
(a) A teacher
(b) A doctor
(c) A friend
(d) A judge
7. What did the police do?
(a) Helped him
(b) Ignored him
(c) Called his parents
(d) Might get him in trouble
8. Was the crocodile real?
(a) No
(b) Yes
(c) Sometimes
(d) Often
🕵️ True or False Questions:
1. The picture was made in Singapore.
2. The picture showed a crocodile in a reservoir.
3. The crocodile was real and was not just a picture.
4. The man might have to speak with the police.
5. People were excited when they saw the picture.
6. The picture of the crocodile was real.
7. The man left the picture up.
8. The man used a computer to make the picture.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about a time when you were surprised by a picture.
2. Describe your favorite animal and why you like it.
3. Imagine you found a new animal, what would it look like?
4. Write a story about an animal that got lost.
5. Write about a fun day at the park with friends.
