ENGLISH 1
“CAN ANIMAL THINK?”
OBJECTIVE: By the end of class today SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis
To the short story “Can Animals think?” by Eugene Linden
HOMEWORK: Research the term ANIMAL INTELLIGENGE. Explain thoroughly
what has to be said on behalf of Animal Intelligence.
DO NOW : Silently read pages 27 to 29. Then prepare for your Meta cognitive Free
Write exercise by expanding and discussing in writing this topic:
“Deception.” On page 29 it states that “…Countless creatures draw on their
abilities not only to secure food and compete with their peers, but also to
deal with, deceive and beguile the humans they encounter. Do you think
this is true? Explain you answer thoroughly and in paragraph form.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) Identify, analyze and discuss in writing the problem with
Fu Manchu and explain your answer. (2) What was the
The break through involving R. Allen and Beatrice
“Lending a Helping Trail.” How does Gail Laule
encourages an animal to do something? (4) Describe what
Orky did in order to help out the situation mentioned
on pages 28 & 29. (5) Examine the vocabulary and create
one sentence of each of the 5 words (page 26).
GUIDED PRACTICE: On page 29 the writer says “… A sad fact of life is that it is easier
To spot evidence of intelligence in devious behavior than it acts
of cooperation and love. Think about this and then discuss the
truth and significance of this statement.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Discuss a situation in which with your neighbor in which
able to actually witness the intelligence of animals. Write
down your neighbor’s thoughts. Report out by groups
and discuss it.
CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING: Students will be given the opportunity to ask
to ask clarifying questions. Students must raise
their hands showing that there is an need for
clarification.
EXIT TICKET : Students must be able to cite their position on animals and intelligence.
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