Reading a Cat: teacher key

Cats, grade 2 edition, written for 2nd grade. A purr is only one clue. Learn what a cat's purr, tail, ears and eyes can tell you.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

What is a cat with its tail straight up usually being?
- Friendly (answer)
- Scared
- Hungry
What do flat ears often show?
- A cat is sleepy
- A cat is afraid or upset (answer)
- A cat is purring
Does a purr always mean a happy cat?
- Yes
- No (answer)
- Only at night
How do kittens learn to hunt?
- By copying their mother (answer)
- By reading
- By watching birds fly
What does knead mean in this book?
- Press with paws (answer)
- Look around
- Run fast