In the forest, there's a trunk so strong
That belongs to an elephant all day long
He stores his food inside with a chunk
And never lets it sink or become sunk

There's a skunk, who walks with a proud strut
He sprays a scent that's not exactly a whiff of nutmeg
But all the other animals still give him a friendly "bunk"

And don't forget the junk, that we see in the dump
Broken toys and old appliances that have lost their bump
But a clever raccoon knows how to make it fun
He'll find treasures, that to him are never junk

But if you don't study hard, you'll flunk the test
And your friends will think you're just not the best
So don't let that happen, put in the work
Or you'll be known as the one who always flunks

And last but not least, let's dance and have some funk
Shake your body, don't be shy, just let loose and junk
It's a great way to enjoy, with music that's loud
And have a blast, until the day turns into night.

Reflections

1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. What does the elephant keep in his trunk?
3. What is the skunk known for?
4. What does the raccoon do with all the junk in the dump?
5. What does the word "flunk" mean?
6. What does the word "funk" mean in the story?
7. Can you name some of the words from the story that rhyme with each other?
8. What was your favorite part of the story?
9. How would you describe the story in your own words?
10. What did you learn from the story?