The body detective

Last updated about 1 year ago
13 questions

Reading (3 Tasks)

Task 1: A Visit to the Doctor

Text: Liam wasn’t feeling well, so he went to the doctor. He told the doctor that his throat hurt, and he had a runny nose. The doctor checked his temperature and looked inside his mouth. She said, “You have a sore throat. You need to drink warm tea and rest.” The doctor also asked Liam to point to his arm and leg to check if they felt okay. Before Liam left, the doctor gave him medicine and said, “You’ll feel better in a few days!”
Task Instructions: Answer the questions.

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Task 2: My Funny Skeleton

Text: The human body has 206 bones! Bones help us stand, move, and stay strong. Some bones, like the ones in your arms and legs, are very long. Other bones, like the ones in your hands and feet, are small. Did you know the smallest bone in your body is in your ear? It’s called the stirrup bone and is smaller than a grain of rice!
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The human body has 206 bones

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The longest bone is in the ear

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Bones help us stand and move.

Task 3: Body Parts for Actions

Text: You use different parts of your body for different actions. You use your legs and feet to run, jump, and walk. You use your hands to write, hold things, and wave. Your eyes help you see the world, and your ears help you hear sounds. To smell flowers or food, you use your nose. Your mouth is for eating, drinking, and talking. Every part of your body has an important job!

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Task Instructions: Match the body part to its action.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
mouth
Running, jumping, walking
hands
Writing, holding, waving
feet
Smelling
nose
Eating, drinking, talking

Writing (3 Tasks)

Task 4: Describe Your Face

Task Instructions: Write 5-6 sentences to describe your face. Answer these questions:
  • What color are your eyes?
  • Do you have long or short hair?
  • What is your favorite part of your face?
Example Answer: I have brown eyes and short black hair. My nose is small, and I have a big smile. I like my ears because they are tiny. My favorite part of my face is my smile because it makes me look happy.

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Task 5: A Day with My Body

Task Instructions: Write a short story about how you use your body in a day. Write 6-8 sentences.
Example Answer: In the morning, I use my hands to brush my teeth and my legs to walk to school. At school, I use my eyes to read and my ears to listen to the teacher. During lunch, I use my mouth to eat my food. After school, I play soccer, so I use my feet to kick the ball. In the evening, I use my arms to hug my family.

Task 6: Label the Body

Task Instructions: Write the names of 8 body parts on a drawing of a person (head, arms, legs, feet, hands, eyes, nose, mouth).
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Task Instructions: Answer the questions.

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What do children use to climb?

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What is the boy doing on the swing?

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How does the girl feel on the slide?