Comprehension
Why can't birds in Antarctica build nests?
"Most birds build nests for their eggs. But on the ice in Antarctica, there are no twigs or leaves. There is no grass or mud. There is nothing to build a nest with.
How does the mother know which father and chick belong to her?
The two penguins sing together before the mother leaves.
The sound of the penguins’ calls ______ across the frozen land.
echoes
walks slowly by sliding the feet along the ground
shuffles
As chicks grow, they no longer need to stay on their parents' feet. Instead, they stay together to stay warm. What is this group called?
A crèche
Where do emperor penguins live?
Antarctica
When a penguin grows into a JUNIOR PENGUIN, what can it do?
It can travel to the ocean.
A _____ storm blows cold wind over the penguins.
fierce
sounds that repeat after bouncing off surfaces
echoes
Why can the father penguin go longer without food?
He is bigger and fatter than the mother.
The mother penguin leaves soon after she lays an egg. Where does she go?
She goes to find food.
What is the biggest problem emperor penguins face during their time in Antarctica?
They have to go for long periods without food.
Soft _____ feathers help keep the baby chick warm.
down
very strong or powerful
fierce
What is a penguin doing when it is sliding on their belly down a hill?
toboganning
What happens when the mother returns?
She feeds and cares for the chick.
What is the main idea of "Penguin Chick"?
Emperor penguins work hard to take care of their chicks.
The penguins ____ together to keep warm in the freezing cold.
huddle
soft feathers that keep a bird warm
down
What type of story is Penguin Chick?
Expository Text (it gives details and facts about Penguin Chicks)
What was the author's purpose for writing Penguin Chick?
Think PIE!
to inform
When the father penguin walks, he ____ his feet so the egg won't roll away.
shuffles
younger or smaller; not fully grown
junior
The _____ penguin learns how to survive by watching the grown penguins.
junior
to gather closely together, usually for warmth or safety
huddle