Animal Intelligence & Emotions Bundle

This engaging bundle includes 8 high-interest informational texts exploring the surprising ways animals think, communicate, and show emotions.

Students will learn about fascinating scientific discoveries involving dolphins, elephants, crows, rats, parrots, octopuses, dogs, and more. Each resource includes comprehension questions, writing prompts, and answer keys designed to support reading comprehension and critical thinking.

These nonfiction passages are perfect for grades 6–10, especially for students who benefit from high-interest, accessible informational texts.

Included Topics

• Dolphins that call each other by name
• Elephants that mourn their dead
• Crows that remember human faces
• Rats that show kindness
• A parrot that understood human language
• Octopuses that solve puzzles
• Dogs that smell human emotions
• Punch the monkey and his stuffed toy

What’s Included

✔ 8 informational text reading passages
✔ 40 multiple-choice questions
✔ 40 short-answer questions
✔ Opinion and reflection writing prompts
✔ Complete answer keys

How Teachers Use This Bundle

Teachers love using these high-interest nonfiction readings in many ways:

✔ Bell ringers to start class with engaging science topics
✔ Informational text lessons focused on reading comprehension
✔ Sub plans that require minimal preparation
✔ Small-group reading practice for mixed-ability classrooms
✔ Cross-curricular ELA + science lessons about animal behavior and intelligence
✔ Writing prompts that encourage critical thinking and discussion

Many teachers also use these passages as standalone reading activities when they need a quick, engaging lesson.

Because the topics are surprising and unusual, even reluctant readers are often curious to learn more about the animals.