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Direct speech: giraffe

4 - Writing Ideas

Inspired by Nature Worksheet

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Writing Ideas

  • Follow the National Geographic giraffe link and write your own non-chronological (informational) report about these fascinating creatures.
  • Write a Kiplingesque Just So story about a giraffe that has the following title: How the Giraffe got its Long Neck.
  • Write a match report that describes in detail the fight that took place in the Namib Desert between the two male giraffes.

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Developing Oracy Skills Idea

Imagine you are a judge at the ‘Species of the Year Awards’. Use the ‘Be the Judge’ prompt below to give a 30-second to 1-minute speech, explaining why you believe giraffes should win this prestigious award. 

 – Be the Judge (Click the 🗣️)

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Related Clip

Why is a giraffe’s tongue black? Some fascinating facts about these long-legged herbivores.

Credit: BBC Two – Natural World