Our class took a trip to the zoo
by Shirley Neitzel
Greenwillow Books 2002
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- field trips
- animals and wildlife
- classroom community
- cooperation and teamwork
- curiosity and observation
- rhythm and rhyme
- humor
About this book
A cheerful, cumulative rhyming story follows a class on a lively field trip to the zoo. Rebus pictures in the text invite young readers to chime in by naming animals and objects, making it perfect for shared and early independent reading. Kids enjoy the playful rhythm, familiar school setting, and the chance to predict what comes next. Ideal for kindergarten and first grade animal lovers.
Setting: a school field trip to a city zoo, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our class took a trip to the zoo right for my child?
Yes — Our class took a trip to the zoo is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.6, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include field trips, animals and wildlife, classroom community.
How long does it take to read Our class took a trip to the zoo?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Our class took a trip to the zoo takes around 6m to finish. The book has 450 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Our class took a trip to the zoo have an AR quiz?
Yes — Our class took a trip to the zoo has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Our class took a trip to the zoo?
Our class took a trip to the zoo has an AR reading level of 1.6, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.