Penguin Chick- Journey

What does the word finally mean in the sentence below?

Jan finally saw the bus coming down the street.

• at last

• first in line

• everywhere

• one at a time

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What does the word otherwise mean in the sentence below?

We should leave now. Otherwise, we will be late for school.

• next

• if not

• as always

• even though

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What does the word steer mean in the sentence below?

The rider uses the handlebars to steer the bike.

• make something turn

• make something go faster

• make something stop and start

• make something stand on one wheel

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word waterproof mean in the sentence below?

Thanks to his waterproof backpack, Ryan's books did not get wet.

• able to be washed

• able to keep out water

• able to keep things cool

• able to hold a lot of things

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does the word whistles mean in the sentence below?

When the coach whistles, the players stop their game.

• uses a loud voice to shout orders

• waves her arms to show a special signal

• twirls a red flag to send a message in code

• blows air through her lips to make a high sound

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Why does it take 3 days for the mother penguin to reach the water?

• the snow is deep
• she gets lost in a snowstorm
• the shore is frozen for miles
• she stops to play with other mothers

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

In order to keep the egg on his feet, the father penguin must...

• shuffle when he walks
• slide across the ice on his belly
• huddle with other penguin fathers
• curl the tips of his wings around the egg

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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

• they get the nutrients they need from the ice
• they have a layer of fat that keeps them alive
• the mother penguins bring them food each day
• they bring up food that is stored in their stomach

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How do penguins send messages to each other?

• by flapping their wings
• by thumping the ground
• by doing a special dance
• by trumpeting and whistling

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why is it important for a chick's down to be fluffy?

• it helps the chick swim
• it makes the chick look cute
• it helps keep the chick warm
• it makes the chick's coat waterproof

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5