1. Koko’s Kitten http://www.koko.org/ signed aggressive obnoxious perceptions distress

2. KoKo’s Kitten - Vocabulary signed – for the hearing impaired, signing refers to a form of communication that involves the hands aggressive – working hard with a lot of energy and drive to get something obnoxious – very annoying or disagreeable perceptions – knowledge gained by observation distress – great pain, sorrow, or anxiety

3. signed – “use context clues” Luis signed the president’s speech for the deaf students in the audience. signed – for the hearing impaired, signing refers to a form of communication that involves the hands (page 446) “ Cereal there. Good there drink,“ Koko signed. s http://www.rpsd.com/africa/alphabet/g.htm

4. aggressive – “use context clues” He was very aggressive. He would go up to people and bite them for no reason. aggressive – working hard with a lot of energy and drive to get something (page 451) Pushing over his desk is one example of Tyler’s aggressive behavior.

5. obnoxious – “use context clues” “Cat bite. Obnoxious, “ Koko signed, but she never struck back. obnoxious – very annoying or disagreeable(p. 451) The girls obnoxious behavior made people dislike her.

6. perceptions – “use context clues” In addition to sign language, art is another way I test Koko’s perceptions. perceptions – knowledge gained by observation (p. 453) The woman’s keen perceptions about shoppers make her a good salesperson.

7. distress – “use context clues” It was her distress call- a loud, long series of high- pitched hoots. distress – great pain, sorrow, or anxiety (page 454) The family watched in distress as their house burned.