Ask students: "If you went to the zoo, what animal would you want to see? What do they look like?" Encourage students to use their hands to describe size or features (e.g., big ears, long neck).
5 MIN
Introduce Jawed and the first YouTube video. Watch the 19-second clip. Observation Focus: Ask, "What animal is he looking at? What part of the animal does he say is 'really really long'?"
15 MIN
Students complete the "My Zoo Vlog" worksheet. They should draw themselves next to their favorite animal in the camera viewfinder.
Teaching Tip:
For Kindergarteners or emergent writers, allow them to dictate their sentence while you or an aide scribe for them, or encourage phonetic spelling.
5 MIN
Students stand and present their drawings. They should read their "cool fact" observation to the class, mimicking a vlog style intro if they feel brave!
Provide a list of adjectives (soft, tall, big, spots, stripes) for students to choose from. Use "I See" flashcards for visual support.
Ask 2nd graders to write a second sentence explaining *why* that feature is cool or what the animal uses it for (e.g., "An elephant uses its trunk to eat.").
