The Monkey's Tail

Synopsis:

The Monkey’s Tail is a story about a monkey who is not happy with his tail. He switches tails with lots of animals until he realises that his tail is the best one after all.

Curriculum link:

Science: Biological sciences – Living things

Key Concepts:

Many animals have tails. Some animals use their tails to help them get food. The structure of an animal’s tail relates to the tail’s function.

Reading Strategies:

Reading direct speech and punctuation

Extent:

16

Paired Title:

Clever Tails

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Clever Tails / The Monkey's Tail