Exploring the Long, Long Journey in HMH ELA

The story follows a young female bar-tailed Godwit from hatching in Alaska to her first migration to New Zealand. She learns to hunt, avoid predators, and eventually flies with her flock on a long journey. The Godwit faces challenges like predators and weather but successfully reaches New Zealand, where she will stay until ready to return to Alaska.

What time of day did the female Godwit hatch?

• Morning

• Evening

• Midday

• Midnight

What type of predators did the young Godwit encounter?

• Polar bear

• Eagle

• Wolf

• Arctic fox

What is essential for the Godwit's preparation before migration?

• Finding a mate

• Building a nest

• Doubling their body weight

• Learning to swim

How does the Godwit practice for its upcoming migration?

• Digging

• Running

• Flying

• Swimming

What natural phenomenon helps the Godwit during migration?

• Ocean currents

• Sunlight

• Rain

• Strong winds

How does the young Godwit evade the peregrine falcon?

• By hiding

• By camouflaging

• By fighting

• By out-flying

What is the final destination of the Godwit's migration?

• New Zealand

• Australia

• South Africa

• Argentina

How long does the young Godwit stay in New Zealand?

• One year

• Two years

• Six months

• Three years

What does the Godwit primarily eat in New Zealand?

• Seeds

• Worms and clams

• Fruits

• Insects

What triggers the Godwit's return journey to Alaska?

• Food scarcity

• Cool winds in March

• The call of other Godwits

• The arrival of spring