Cat Families and House Cats

What do all cats have in common?

• Long claws

• Sharp teeth

• Big ears

• Furry tails

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How do cats keep their claws sharp?

• By biting them

• By scratching tree trunks or scratching posts

• the owner has to sharpen them with a knife

• By rubbing them on the ground

How many toes do cats have on each front foot?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Three

What helps cats to move quietly?

• Long claws

• Big ears

• Small pads on their feet

• Sharp teeth

When do most cats hunt?

• In the morning

• In the afternoon

• At night

• All day long

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What are cats able to do very well?

• Climb and balance

• Swim and dive

• Fly and soar

• Dig and burrow

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are house cats called?

• Dogs

• Lions

• Cats

• Tigers

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How many kinds of house cats are there?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What should pet cats be given for sleeping?

• A warm, dry box

• A soft, fluffy bed

• A cozy, warm blanket

• A hard, cold floor

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

How many meals do pet cats need each day?

• One

• Two

• Three or four

• five or six