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Giraffe Adaptations - Reading Comprehension Year 3

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    Updated:  18 Jan 2024

Read and learn about adaptations of the giraffe with a set of printable Year 3 comprehension activities.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Non-Editable:  PDF

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    Pages:  1 Page

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  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

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teaching resource

Giraffe Adaptations - Reading Comprehension Year 3

  • Updated

    Updated:  18 Jan 2024

Read and learn about adaptations of the giraffe with a set of printable Year 3 comprehension activities.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 3

Read and learn about adaptations of the giraffe with a set of printable Year 3 comprehension activities.

How Did Giraffes Adapt to Their Environment? Let’s Find Out!

Time is a valuable resource in the classroom, and we understand that finding time for science instruction during the day can be challenging. That’s why we’re here to assist you in combining your reading and science lessons to maximize efficiency. Repeated practise is essential for developing reading comprehension skills, so why not incorporate some of that practise into another subject area?

We are excited to offer you a resource download with a captivating reading passage about giraffes, a vocabulary review, and additional comprehension activities. This educational resource will help your students better understand the incredible adaptations that giraffes possess. From the fantastic camouflaging abilities of their spotted fur to the impressive use of their long tongue, these worksheets explore the structural, physiological and behavioural adaptations that enable giraffes to thrive on the African savanna.

This resource download includes

  • Giraffe Adaptations Reading Passage / Information Text

  • Reading Comprehension Test with Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill in the Blank Questions

  • Giraffe Adaptation Vocabulary Cloze Activity

  • Giraffe Adaptation Label the Animal Worksheet

Download and Print Your Year 3 Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter Collaborator.


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