Travel: The Amazon Rainforest. Grammar: 3. Possessives ‘s, s Pronunciation: /ʒ/ as in measure
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THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
Today, we’re going on a virtual field trip to the amazing Amazon Rainforest.
What is a rainforest?
A rainforest is a warm, wet place with many plants, animals, and tall trees.
Where is the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest is located in South America. It covers parts of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and several other countries. It’s the largest rainforest in the world!
What can we find in the Amazon Rainforest?
It’s home to many ancient trees, some over 1000 years old. Many indigenous people have lived here for thousands of years, and they know the forest better than anyone.
Indigenous people are the first people who lived in a place. They lived there for a very long time before anyone else came.
The Amazon is special because it’s home to so many animals and plants. There are jaguars, colourful toucans, and playful monkeys.
Look at these amazing plants! The Amazon has over 40,000 plant species. Some of these plants can be used to make medicine. Wasai is good for the kidneys. Lapacho Tree bark helps with pain. Ginseng increases energy.
What about the Amazon River?
The Amazon River flows right through the rainforest. It’s the second-longest river in the world and carries more water than any other river. The Amazon River has over 3,000 different fish species—like the Arapaima, Piranha, and Tambaqui.
How do the indigenous people live in the Amazon Rainforest?
The indigenous people of the Amazon live in harmony with the forest. This means they use the plants and animals for food, shelter, and medicine, but they also have a deep respect for nature.
The forest canopy
The canopy, or the top layer of the forest, is like a big green roof. Many animals, like birds and insects, live up here. It’s a whole other world above the ground!
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TEST YOUR VOCABLARY – Say the word that goes with the definition
– Something that looks real on a screen, like in a computer or video, but you can’t touch it.
– A fun trip you take with your class to learn something new.
– A big forest that gets lots of rain and has many plants and animals.
– To find where something is.
– Very, very old.
– The first people who lived in a place long ago.
Jaguar – A big wild cat that lives in the jungle.
Toucan – A bird with a very big, colorful beak.
– Likes to have fun and play games.
Species – A kind of animal or plant that is different from others.
– Something you take to help you feel better when you’re sick.
Wasai – A plant that helps your body stay healthy, especially your kidneys.
– A part inside your body that cleans your blood.
Lapacho Tree – A tree whose bark can help people feel better when they’re sick.
– The rough outside part of a tree, like its skin.
Ginseng – A plant that gives people more energy.
Arapaima – A very big fish that lives in the Amazon River.
Piranha – A small fish with sharp teeth that sometimes bites.
Tambaqui – A big fish that eats fruit that falls into the river.
– When things or people get along nicely together.
– A safe place to stay, like a house or a nest.
– Being kind and showing care for people, animals, and nature.
– The top part of the rainforest where the tall trees’ leaves make a green roof.
– Tiny animals like ants, bees, and butterflies.
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THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
Today, we’re going on a virtual field trip to the amazing Amazon Rainforest.
What is a rainforest?
A rainforest is a warm, wet place with many plants, animals, and tall trees.
Where is the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest is located in South America. It covers parts of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and several other countries. It’s the largest rainforest in the world!
What can we find in the Amazon Rainforest?
It’s home to many ancient trees, some over 1000 years old. Many indigenous people have lived here for thousands of years, and they know the forest better than anyone.
Indigenous people are the first people who lived in a place. They lived there for a very long time before anyone else came.
The Amazon is special because it’s home to so many animals and plants. There are jaguars, colourful toucans, and playful monkeys.
Look at these amazing plants! The Amazon has over 40,000 plant species. Some of these plants can be used to make medicine. Wasai is good for the kidneys. Lapacho Tree bark helps with pain. Ginseng increases energy.
What about the Amazon River?
The Amazon River flows right through the rainforest. It’s the second-longest river in the world and carries more water than any other river. The Amazon River has over 3,000 different fish species—like the Arapaima, Piranha, and Tambaqui.
How do the indigenous people live in the Amazon Rainforest?
The indigenous people of the Amazon live in harmony with the forest. This means they use the plants and animals for food, shelter, and medicine, but they also have a deep respect for nature.
The forest canopy
The canopy, or the top layer of the forest, is like a big green roof. Many animals, like birds and insects, live up here. It’s a whole other world above the ground!
WORDS
Toucan. Locate. Jaguar. Kidney. Canopy. Bark. Respect. Rainforest. Arapaima. Harmony. Wasai. Ginseng. Field trip. Ancient. Piranha. Shelter. Lapacho Tree. Playful. Indigenous. Insects. Tambaqui. Virtual. Species. Medicine.
Toucan. Locate. Jaguar. Kidney. Canopy. Bark. Respect. Rainforest. Arapaima. Harmony. Wasai. Ginseng. Field trip. Ancient. Piranha. Shelter. Lapacho Tree. Playful. Indigenous. Insects. Tambaqui. Virtual. Species. Medicine.
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The Amazon Rainforest – Comprehension Quiz
1. What is a rainforest like?
A. Cold and dry
B. Warm and wet
C. Hot and empty
D. Windy and cold
2. Where is the Amazon Rainforest?
A. In Africa
B. In Asia
C. In South America
D. In North America
3. The Amazon Rainforest covers a part of which country?
A. Brazil
B. Canada
C. Egypt
D. Japan
4. Which one is the largest rainforest in the world?
A. The Congo
B. The Amazon
C. The Arctic Forest
D. The Sahara
5. Who are the indigenous people?
A. The first people who lived there
B. Tourists
C. New visitors
D. Scientists
6. What kind of animals live in the Amazon?
A. Penguins and polar bears
B. Jaguars, toucans, and monkeys
C. Cats and dogs
D. Sheep and cows
7. Where does the Amazon River flow?
A. In the desert
B. Through the rainforest
C. Around the rainforest
D. Through mountains
8. What is the canopy?
A. The forest floor
B. The river
C. The top layer of the forest
D. The mountain
ANSWERS: 1B 2C 3A 4B 5A 6B 7B 8C
GRAMMAR TEST
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Possessive Endings
| Ending Type | Example(s) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Regular consonant | forest’s canopy, river’s edge | Add 's |
| Ending in s | James’s, Kayapo’s, Lapacho Tree’s bark | Add 's |
| Ending in ss | Jess’s, if included | Add 's |
| Ending in x | fox’s den (could be added) | Add 's |
| Ending in z | Lopez’s hat (if used) | Add 's |
| Ending in y (singular) | body’s kidneys, family’s shelters | Change nothing, just add 's |
| Ending in y (plural → -ies) | families’ boats, stories’ lessons | Add only ' |
| Plural ending in s | monkeys’ games, parrots’ songs | Add only ' |
| Irregular plural | children’s respect, people’s home | Add 's |
The Amazon Rainforest — Possessive Practice – Fill in the blanks with A=’s, B=’,C=ies
Today, we’re going on a virtual field trip to explore nature‘s biggest treasure — the Amazon Rainforest.
What is a rainforest?
A rainforest is Earth‘s warmest and wettest ecosystem, full of the world‘s tallest trees and nature‘s richest colours.
You can hear the parrots‘ songs, the monkeys‘ cries, and the frogs‘ croaks echoing through the forest‘s canopy.
Where is the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest is located in South America. It stretches across Brazil‘s, Peru‘s, and Colombia‘s lands — and even touches the countries’ shared borders. It’s the world‘s largest rainforest!
Who lives there?
For thousands of years, the forest has been the indigenous people‘ home.
Each village has its own family‘s traditions, and every child learns the tribe‘s stories and the ancestors‘ wisdom.
You can visit the Yanomami‘s or the Kayapo‘s communities to learn about the forest‘s balance.
Even the families‘ boats are made from the forest‘s trees.
What can we find there?
There are jaguars‘ tracks near the river‘s edge, toucans‘ bright feathers in the morning‘s light, and monkeys‘ playful games in the canopy‘s branches.
The rainforest also hides nature‘s medicine chest — Wasai‘s roots help the body‘s kidneys, Lapacho Tree‘s bark eases pain, and Ginseng‘s energy boosts the traveler‘s strength.
What about the Amazon River?
The Amazon River is the planet‘s mighty waterway.
It carries the continent‘s life through the rainforest‘s heart.
The river‘s fish — like the Arapaima‘s scales, the Piranha‘s teeth, and the Tambaqui‘s tail — show the water‘s power.
Living in harmony
The indigenous people live in nature‘s harmony.
They build the family‘s shelters from the forest‘s leaves and show the children‘s respect for the Earth‘s beauty.
Above them, the canopy‘s green roof shines in the afternoon‘s sun, where the insects‘ wings and the birds‘ songs fill the day‘s air.
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