Penguin Chick Comprehension Check

Front

What is a créche?

Back

A group of young chicks.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4

Front

What do most birds build for their eggs?

Back

Nests.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

Why can't birds in Antarctica build nests?

Back

There are no twigs, leaves, grass, or mud, only snow and ice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

How do penguins communicate with each other?

Back

By trumpeting and whistling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

Why does it take a mother penguin three days to reach the water?

Back

The shore is frozen for miles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

How do father penguins survive without food while caring for their chicks?

Back

They have a layer of fat that keeps them alive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What is the main habitat of penguins?

Back

Antarctica.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What do penguin chicks need to survive?

Back

Food, warmth, and protection.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What is the role of the mother penguin?

Back

To care for the chicks and bring food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the role of the father penguin?

Back

To protect the chicks and keep them warm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5