Conjunctions (when, if, because, although): painted wolf

4 - Writing Ideas

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Writing Ideas

Long ago, the painted wolf had a grey, featureless fur coat.

  • Starting with this sentence, write your own Just So story that has the following title: How the Painted Wolf got its Beautiful Coat.
  • Imagine you are Tait. Write a persuasive letter to the honey badgers, attempting to persuade them to stay away from your new puppies.
  • Sadly, painted wolves are often hunted and killed by farmers who fear for their livestock. They are also threatened by shrinking space to roam and diseases like rabies and canine distemper. Write an (information) report about painted wolves that includes a section on the threats mentioned above.

Related Clip

Painted wolf cubs are saved by an angry buffalo!

Credit: BBC One – Dynasties