A new monkey was found in the forest. It likes to live high up in the trees. This monkey has orange lips and a black face. Scientists call it 'Colobus congoensis'. People in the area call it 'Likweli'.
The monkey was first seen in 2008. But it was hard to take a good picture at first. It makes a loud call that is easy to hear. Scientists want to keep this monkey safe. They think it's very special and important.
1. Draw a picture of a monkey. 2. Make monkey sounds together. 3. Find a tree and talk about who lives in it. 4. Show something orange from your bag. 5. Talk about a time you saw a monkey.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
1. Where was the new monkey found?
In the forest.
2. What color are the monkey's lips?
Orange.
3. What is the name given by the scientists?
Colobus congoensis.
4. Who calls the monkey 'Likweli'?
People in the area.
5. When was the monkey first seen?
In
6. What sound does the monkey make?
A loud call.
7. Why do scientists want to protect the monkey?
Because it is very special.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
A new monkey was found in the . It likes to live up in the trees. This monkey has orange and a face. Scientists call it 'Colobus congoensis'. People in the area call it 'Likweli'. The was first seen in 2008. But it was hard to a good picture at first. It makes a loud call that is easy to hear. Scientists want to this monkey . They think it's very and .
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think monkeys live in trees? 2. What other animals have you seen in the forest? 3. How do you feel when you hear a loud noise? 4. Why is it important to take care of animals? 5. Do you have a favorite animal? Why? 6. Have you ever heard a monkey call before? 7. What do you like about monkeys? 8. Why do you think scientists give names to animals? 9. How would you feel if you found a new animal? 10. What is your favorite color? 11. How do you stay safe in the forest? 12. Do you like exploring new places? Why or why not?
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. species
2. forest
3. orange
4. scientists
5. picture
6. loud
7. protect
8. special
9. area
10. trees
Meanings
(A) people who study things
(B) to keep safe
(C) noisy
(D) not like others
(E) a place or region
(F) many tall plants together
(G) a kind of animal
(H) a bright color
(I) a photo
(J) tall plants
🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Where does the new monkey live?
(a) In the water
(b) In the trees
(c) In the city
(d) On the ground
2. What color are the monkey's lips?
(a) Blue
(b) Green
(c) Pink
(d) Orange
3. What is the monkey's name given by scientists?
(a) Jungle monkey
(b) Colobus congoensis
(c) Congo monkey
(d) Orange monkey
4. When was the monkey first seen?
(a) 2008
(b) 2010
(c) 2015
(d) 2020
5. What do people in the area call the monkey?
(a) Kong
(b) Bananas
(c) Simba
(d) Likweli
6. What is easy to hear but hard to see?
(a) The monkey's dance
(b) The monkey's jump
(c) The monkey's call
(d) The monkey's colors
7. Why do scientists want to protect the monkey?
(a) It is special
(b) It is boring
(c) It is sleepy
(d) It is big
8. What have scientists taken of the monkey?
(a) Paintings
(b) Drawings
(c) Pictures
(d) Statues
🕵️ True or False Questions:
1. A new monkey species was lost in the forest.
2. The monkey's call is soft.
3. The monkey has orange lips and a black face.
4. People in the area call the monkey 'Likweli' fake.
5. It first appeared in 2008.
6. Scientists want to harm the monkey.
7. Scientists gave the monkey a name.
8. The monkey lives in the trees.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about your favorite animal and why you like it.
