section 3: long distance kangaroo rat

Long Distance: The Texan Kangaroo Rat

Synopsis: uses a huge amount of space. The rat needs large amount of stanima- to travel and to keep hopping and bouncing from start to finish. The bouncing reflects the large, powerful hind legs of the kangaroo- an animal that travels by hopping.

Action interperatation:

• Foot gestures- represent the tail of the kangaroo rat
• hops- repersents how the rat moves
• hands- held like paws to look like the kangaroo rat
• brushing cheeks- repersents that he could be washing himself
• sharp movements- repersents he could be watching, that he might have…