Vocabulary
In Paragraph 1, what is the meaning of "blubber" as it is used in the passage?
Using information from Paragraph 3, make an inference about what might happen to humpback whales if they didn't have flippers.
The humpback whales wouldn't be able to swim gracefully through the water.
Reread Paragraph 6. In 3 words or less, identify the topic of the paragraph.
The topic of Paragraph 6 is humpback whales communicating.
Write a QUESTION that can be answered using the information in Paragraph 2.
How do humpback whales stay warm in the water?
How does blubber help humpback whales?
What is blubber?
Why are adaptations important to animals?
Adaptations make it easier for animals to live in their environments.
In Paragraph 4, what is the meaning of "baleen" as it is used in the passage?
The meaning of baleen is a body feature on a whale they use instead of teeth to help them eat.
Using information from Paragraph 4, make an inference about what might happen to humpback whales if they didn't have baleen.
The humpback whales wouldn't be able to catch the tiny fish and shrimp they like to eat.
Reread Paragraph 6. Give 3 pieces of key evidence/key details that tell more about the topic.
-The songs can travel far through the ocean.
-Scientists think the songs help the whales find each other or even attract mates.
Write a QUESTION that can be asked using the information in Paragraph 3.
What are flippers?
What do flippers do?
How do whales use their flippers?
How does blubber work to keep humpback whales warm?
In Paragraph 3, what is a good context clue(s) that help you find the meaning of the word "flippers?"
A good context clue for flippers is "front fins." (Also steer, move, wings, airplane)
Using information from Paragraph 5, make an inference about what would happen to humpback whales if they didn't migrate to warmer waters every year.
The humpback whales would be too cold. They wouldn't be able to hunt for food. They wouldn't be able to have their babies.
Reread Paragraph 6. Based on the topic and key evidence/details, what is the central idea of the paragraph?
Communicating with songs is one way humpback whales are adapted to survive in their environment.
Write a QUESTION that can be asked using the information in Paragraph 4.
How do whales catch their food?
How do whales use baleen?
What do whales eat?
What does the author compare whale flippers to?
Whale flippers are compared to airplane wings.
In Paragraph 5, what is a good context clue(s) for finding the meaning of the word "migration?"
A good context clue for migration is "traveling." (Also swim thousands of miles, cold places to warm places)
Using information from Paragraph 6, make an inference about what might happen to humpback whales if they didn't communicate with songs.
The humpback whales wouldn't be able to find each other. They wouldn't be able to attract mates.
Reread Paragraph 3. State the topic (3 words or less) and at least 1 key detail from the paragraph.
The topic is humpback whale flippers. A key detail is that the flippers help them steer through the water.
Write a QUESTION that can be asked using the information in Paragraph 5.
Why do humpback whales migrate?
How far do humpback whales migrate?
How often do humpback whales migrate?
What do humpback whales use instead of teeth to catch their food?
Humpback whales use baleen to catch their food.
In Paragraph 1, tell 2 context clues that help you understand the meaning of "adaptations."
1. Body Part
2. Behavior
Both help with animal survival!
Using information from the passage, make an inference about what would happen to humpback whales if they did not have special adaptations.
The humpback whales wouldn't be able to survive in the huge, cold ocean.
Reread Paragraph 3. Based on the topic and key details, what is the central idea of Paragraph 3?
The central idea is that humpback whales have flippers to help them survive.
Write a QUESTION that can be asked using the information in Paragraph 6.
How do humpback whales communicate?
What do the songs sound like?
How do whales use the songs?
What are TWO ways the special songs help humpback whales?
The special songs help the whales find each other and help them attract mates.