Possessive apostrophes: orangutan
Learning Objective
We are learning how to write sentences that contain possessive apostrophes.
Context: orangutans
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Clip Description
Orangutans, with their distinctive orange fur, are the largest tree-dwelling animals on Earth. They live in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia.
In this fascinating clip, a mother orangutan teaches her daughter how to survive in Sumatra’s rainforest canopy. Her lessons include the following: teaching which insect nests are safe to raid, learning how to judge when a fruit is ripe enough to eat and discovering how to make both shelters and nests. Will this young orangutan’s leafy umbrella be sufficiently well-made to keep her dry? Watch the clip to find out.
Word Challenge
Can you make a list of words/phrases that best describe the orangutans featured in the film clip?
e.g. human-like, inquisitive, determined, …