1. **State the problem:** You are asked to plot multiple points on a Cartesian coordinate plane and connect each point to the next consecutively to reveal a hidden animal. 2. **Understanding the points:** The points are given as ordered pairs $(x,y)$ spanning from about $-8$ to $8$ along both axes. 3. **Plotting each point:** On a graph, identify the $x$-coordinate on the horizontal axis and the $y$-coordinate on the vertical axis. 4. **Connecting points:** After plotting each point, connect it to the next point listed using a straight line segment. 5. **Identifying the animal:** Once all points are connected in order, the lines form the shape of an animal. While the exact animal depends on the figure formed, typical shapes in these activities include a dog, cat, or bird. 6. **Tips for plotting:** Use graph paper for accuracy; count units carefully along the axes; label points if helpful. 7. **Synthesis/reflection questions:** - To identify points easily, count along the $x$-axis then up/down along $y$. - Challenges might include accurately counting units, especially with negative coordinates. - The activity aids understanding of coordinate planes, spatial reasoning, and visualization. **Final answer:** Plotting and connecting these points on the Cartesian plane forms a hidden animal figure.