Zoo & jungle animals: word list
20 words for kindergarten to grade 3. Topic vocabulary for K–3.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| lion | 2 | K |
| tiger | 2 | K |
| bear | 1 | K |
| monkey | 2 | K |
| elephant | 3 | K |
| giraffe | 2 | 1 |
| zebra | 2 | 1 |
| hippo | 2 | 1 |
| gorilla | 3 | 1 |
| kangaroo | 3 | 1 |
| panda | 2 | 1 |
| snake | 1 | K |
| parrot | 2 | K |
| rhino | 2 | 1 |
| camel | 2 | K |
| leopard | 2 | K |
| cheetah | 2 | 2 |
| penguin | 2 | K |
| toucan | 2 | 3 |
| crocodile | 3 | K |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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