Mighty Marvels Open Response

This worksheet focuses on the physical characteristics of elephants, such as their large size, trunk abilities, and skin texture. It explains how elephants differ based on whether they are African or Asian, particularly in ear shape and body size. The passage highlights how elephants use their trunks for drinking, greeting others, and survival tasks. It also discusses their important role in the environment and the threats they face from poaching. Conservation is mentioned as a way people help protect them.

Reading this passage encourages students to practice distinguishing facts and details, boosting analytical skills. The comparison between African and Asian elephants supports classification and synthesis abilities. Learning scientific and descriptive vocabulary supports language development and word recognition. The environmental message promotes critical thinking and responsible citizenship through reading. It also helps build paragraph comprehension and summarization skills.