A DAY IN THE PALEOLITHIC (Pronunciation)

[The family sits around the fire in their cave.]

Father: Fire is our best tool. It keeps us warm and cooks our food.

Son: Does fire help with hunting?

Mother: Yes, it scares animals so that we can catch them.

Daughter: What about fishing?

Father: Fire helps us to see at night and dries the fish to eat later.

Son: What else can we do with fire?

Mother: We can use it to make sharp instruments made of bone and wood.

And fire also keeps wild animals away!

Daughter: Fire is amazing!

Father: Yes It is, but we must take care of it. Now, eat your meat and fish