Let's Talk Grammar: giraffe
Writing Ideas
- Follow the National Geographic giraffe link and write your own non-chronological (informational) report about this fascinating creature.
- 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.
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.
Time to Talk – Be the Judge (Click the 🗣️)

Related Clip
Why is a giraffe’s tongue black? Some fascinating facts about these long-legged herbivores.
Credit: BBC Two – Natural World