To talk about the national symbols of Jordan

Unit 12 (Why is Kareem excited)

Activity book page 48 ex. 4 ( read and circle)

Our trip to the Shaumari Nature Reserve  by Rakan Madi

The Shaumari Nature Reserve opened in 1975. It’s near Azraq desert in the east of Jordan. My class visited the reserve last week.

Mr. Madi works at the reserve. He was our guide for the day. He was very friendly. First, he showed us some pictures of the animals and he answered some questions. I asked him about the Arabian oryxes’ food. It’s interesting because they eat plants and fruit. They don’t eat meat.

Then we went to see the animals. We were careful because the animals don’t like noisy children! The oryxes were white and they were beautiful. I took some photos.

Next, we had a picnic and we played in the playground. It was good fun. Finally, we went home. It was a great day.

Pre reading questions:

1. Have you ever visited The Shaumari Nature Reserve? Yes, I have/No, I haven’t
2. Are there animals in the nature reserve? Yes, there are/ No, there aren’t

 

While reading questions:

1. When did the Shaumari Nature Reserve open? In 1975
2. Where is it? It’s near Azraq desert in the east of Jordan
3. When did Rakan’s class visit the reserve? last week
4. Who was the guide for their trip? Mr. Quadi
5. What do the Arabian oryxes eat  ?Plants and fruit
6. Where did they play?  In the playground.
7.  Was it a great day? Yes, it was.

 

Post reading questions

1. What animals can you see in the reserve? (The Arabian oryxes, wild cats, ostriches…….)
2. Would you like visiting a reserve or a zoo? A reserve