How They Move

This worksheet focuses on the behaviors and movement styles of coyotes. Students will look for action words like “circling,” “leaping,” and “trotting.” The vocabulary paints a vivid picture of how coyotes act in the wild. It also introduces students to more dynamic, movement-related verbs.

Searching for active words improves students’ verb recognition and use. It supports vocabulary development by associating actions with vivid imagery. Their reading fluency grows as they become quicker at recognizing varied word types. It also strengthens critical thinking when choosing among similar motion words.

Words In This Puzzle – Howling, Scavenging, Stalking, Packing, Marking, Circling, Leaping, Chasing, Crouching, Sniffing, Watching, Barking, Yipping, Roaming, Trotting