Bats in the Blankets

Bats in the Blankets is an expository text that invites readers to learn about all the different parts of a bat including its eyes, nose, teeth, tongue, and wings. Readers also learn about how bats find food and how they look after their pups.

Illustrations enhance and extend meaning. Photographs are labeled and include some captions. A map shows where the animal lives. An index is included.

Interest words include caves, claws, tongue, fruit, blankets, and cool. Simple adjectives are used. Some sentences begin with a dependent clause. To conclude, simple activities that include oral, written, and visual communication are presented in the Teacher’s Guide Notes.

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