Do You Know? Level 1 - BBC Earth Animal Sounds
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This enlightening book introduces children to a variety of animal sounds from around the globe, backed by the BBC Earth's stunning visuals and scientifically accurate insights. It explores questions such as how animals make sounds underwater and whether animals can laugh. This BBC Earth reader is part of the Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series, which includes a range of non-fiction STEM titles for young learners of English. The series adopts an enquiry-based approach with motivating video content, project work, and critical thinking activities designed to develop students' linguistic and twenty-first century skills. Animal Sounds, a Level 1 Reader, is aimed at Pre-A1 level in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. It features short sentences with a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds did each animal make and why do you think they make those sounds?
Can you think of any other animals that might make similar sounds? What might be different?
How do you think the animals feel when they make their sounds?
Why is it important for animals to communicate with each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading the book, ask your child what animal sounds they already know. This can set the stage for new sounds they'll learn about.
Mimic the sounds of the animals together as you read, making it an interactive and fun learning experience.
Discuss the habitats of the animals, linking the sounds to their environments, to deepen your child's understanding of the natural world.
After reading, revisit your child’s favorite animal from the book and encourage them to learn more about it through other resources or a visit to the zoo.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding animal sounds enhances cognitive development.
Explanation: By exploring various animal sounds, children are introduced to auditory discrimination and sound categorization, crucial for language development.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this learning by correlating sounds with different animals in real world, sharpening their observational and listening skills.
Example Lesson: Fostering empathy for animals.
Explanation: Learning about different animals and the sounds they make promotes an understanding and appreciation of wildlife, highlighting the need for compassion.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be kind and considerate towards animals they encounter, promoting a more empathetic society.
Example Lesson: Promoting global awareness.
Explanation: This book exposes children to a variety of animals from different parts of the world, broadening their understanding of global biodiversity.
Real-World Application: Knowledge of diverse animal species and their habitats can lead to increased interest in global environmental issues and conservation efforts from an early age.