READING

Animal Breeding
Do you know how animals reproduce?
Animals have differences in the way they reproduce. Some animals reproduce by laying eggs. There are
also animals that reproduce by giving birth. Chickens, birds and lizards are examples of animals that
reproduce by laying eggs.
Cats, rabbits and goats are examples of animals that reproduce by giving birth. The shape and appearance
of the parent animal and the child are not always the same. Chicks are different in shape and size from the
mother. Likewise, children and mother cats have different shapes and sizes.

SUMMARY

1. The general characteristics of an animal giving birth are breastfeeding, its ears, and its body is
covered with hair.
Examples of animals giving birth are goats, cows, dogs, cats, rabbits, and many more.
2. The characteristics of egg laying animals are that they do not breastfeed their young, do not
have ears, the mother likes to incubate the eggs, and most of them are poultry.
Examples of egg laying animals are chickens, birds, ducks and turtles, fish, frogs, and many
more.

CRITICAL THINKING
Please answer the questions below according to the reading.
1. How do animals reproduce?
2. What animals reproduce by giving birth?
3. What animals reproduce by laying eggs?
4. Why do animals reproduce?
5. Compare the way animals reproduce by giving birth and laying eggs!

WRITING
CREATIVE INNOVATIVE
Observe the following picture of the stages of chicken breeding!

Chickens reproduce by laying eggs. Chickens undergo changes in shape from eggs to adult chickens.
Observe the image changes in shape, color and size of the chicken. Write down the stages and
characteristics of each stage of chicken breeding
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SPEAKING

COMMUNICATIVE

The shape and appearance of the parent and the child are not always the same. You can see this as in the
following image.

1. Make groups of five people.

2. Look for examples of parents and young animals around you that have the same shape and shape.
3. Also look for examples of parents and young animals that have different shapes and forms.
4. Write the results of your group discussion in the following places.

No The name of the parent and child which has The names of parents and children of animals
the same appearance and shape that have different shapes and forms
1
2
3

5. Convey the results of your group discussion in front of other friends!

6. Compare the results of your group discussion with other groups!
7. Which group can find more answers?
8. Are all of your group's answers the same as other groups?

LISTENING
COLLABORATIVE
RAISE CATS
Please answer the following questions correctly.
1. Why is Siti happy?
2. How do cats breed?
3. How many kittens does Siti have?
4. How many different colors are the kittens?
5. Do you like raising cats?
6. Do you have pets at home?
7. Do you know how to care for it?