How the Chickadee Weathers the Winter

Use "Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing" to answer questions 15-16.

• lost

• awakened

• warmed

• gathered

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Use "Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing" to answer questions 15-16.

• To provide information about the best location for chickadees to live in order to survive.

• To describe the ways chickadees have adapted to be able to stay alive in cold climates.

• To communicate the problems chickadees encounter as a result of their small size.

• To explain how the feathers of chickadees function in different environments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

Use "Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing" to answer questions 15-16.

• This means that sometimes there is well over a 100-degree difference between a chickadee’s body and the air temperature only an inch away.

• Without any feathered insulation, heat would quickly be lost and much energy wasted in attempting to keep their toes as warm as the rest of the body.

• Since they don't have crops in which they can store food to eat later, they must eat enough each day to survive the long, 18-hour night.

• They do not roost together in flocks as some birds do but spend the night alone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Use "Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing" to answer questions 15-16.

• F.

• G.

• H.

• J.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Use "Chickadee's Song" to answer questions 19-24.

• The speaker feels concerned about how quickly the day passes.

• The speaker feels bothered by the dripping water.

• The speaker feels relieved to see another type of bird.

• The speaker feels encouraged by the change in weather conditions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Use "Chickadee's Song" to answer questions 19-24.

• surprised

• hardworking

• carefree

• greedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Use "Chickadee's Song" to answer questions 19-24.

• change in tone

• vivid imagery

• rhythm

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Use "Chickadee's Song" to answer questions 19-24.

• The speaker’s willingness to join other birds

• The speaker’s confidence in surviving a harsh winter

• The speaker’s cheerfulness when experiencing an unfamiliar situation

• The speaker’s enjoyment of winter

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

Use "Chickadee's Song" to answer questions 19-24.

• loneliness

• affection

• acceptance

• security

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

Use "Chickadee's Song" to answer questions 19-24.

• gratefulness

• cheerful energy

• curiosity

• mutual respect

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5