Level 5 Penguins Part 1

In this lesson, you will learn about one of the most amazing creatures on Earth:

Penguins!

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use key vocabulary
• Identify the main idea of a written passage
• Discuss the details of Penguins

Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:

1. Complete the Warm Up Exercises
2. Complete the Talk Time Section
3. Review the Vocabulary Section
4. Play the Vocabulary Game
5. Watch a Video about Penguins
6. Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
7. Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
8. Chit Chat- Talk about what you learned
9. Complete the Homework

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TODAY'S TIME

25 min

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Part 2

Today: Part 1

Part 2 — next class

Part 1 — Today

We will complete Part 1 in this class. Part 2 will be done next lesson.

Each lesson is designed for 2 classes.

Warm Up

Click the photo to explore penguins and their habitats with your mentor.

Penguin Habitat

There are 17 species of penguin, each slightly different. Some of the species have nicknames which can cause people to think there are more than 17 species (for example the Little penguin is also known as the Blue penguin).

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Talk Time

Let's talk to each other!

Do you know that penguins cannot fly? How do you think they get around instead?

Have you ever seen a penguin in person or on TV? What was your favorite thing about how they moved or behaved?

Penguins live in large communities. Why do you think they live so close to each other?

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Vocabulary

Review the vocabulary for this section.

Flightless

Unable to fly, typically referring to birds

Plumage

The feathers of a bird often used to describe their appearance

Streamlined

Shaped to reduce resistance to movement, often to improve efficiency

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

Penguins are fascinating birds known for their distinctive black and white and their way of life. These birds are primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere, with many species living in the icy waters of Antarctica. Penguins are well-adapted to their environments, exhibiting behaviors that help them survive and thrive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. One of the most captivating characteristics of penguins lies in their distinctive approach to swimming. Penguins use their wings as flippers, propelling themselves through the water with speed and agility. Their bodies reduce water resistance, making them excellent underwater hunters.

penguin

underwater

flightless

plumage

streamlined

Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!

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TopicVideo

Watch this video to learn more about the topic.

What survival strategies do you notice in this scene?

Why is standing tall an effective defense behavior?

What does this moment reveal about strength and courage in nature?

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Feedback

Share Your Thoughts!

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Part 1 — done

Part 1 Complete

We will continue with Part 2 next class.

Part 2 — next class

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Homework

Homework

Option 2: Drawing

Draw a penguin rookery and write a paragraph about the social organization of penguins.

Option 1: Research

Research and list three different species of penguins and explain the differences in appearance, location, and behaviors of each.

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Streamlined

Shaped to reduce resistance to movement, often to improve efficiency

Flightless

Unable to fly, typically referring to birds

Plumage

The feathers of a bird often used to describe their appearance