Godwit Migration and Behavior Assessment

The video tutorial introduces the genre of informational text, focusing on the story 'The Long Long Journey' by Sandra Markle. It highlights key vocabulary, provides insights into the author's background, and narrates the journey of a young godwit. The tutorial encourages active reading strategies, such as asking questions and looking for evidence. It concludes with discussion questions to deepen understanding.

What type of text is 'The Long Long Journey'?

• Drama

• Poetry

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

What should you pay attention to while reading 'The Long Long Journey'?

• Dialogue between characters

• Character development

• Order of events, main topic, and details

• Rhyming patterns

What does the word 'wobbly' mean?

• Stable and firm

• Running fast

• Flying high

• Moving from side to side in a shaky way

What does 'crouches' mean?

• Runs quickly

• Stands tall

• Bends its legs and lowers its body

• Flies away

How many books has Sandra Markle written for children?

• 100

• 300

• 200

• 50

Where did Sandra Markle spend several months for her research?

• Asia

• Africa

• Antarctica

• Australia

What do the godwit parents do to keep their chicks warm?

• Build a fire

• Sit on them

• Cover them with leaves

• Take them indoors

How does the young female godwit escape from the arctic fox?

• By running fast

• By crouching low and staying still

• By flying away

• By hiding in a tree

Where do the young godwits gather before their migration?

• In the forest

• On the mountains

• On Alaska's Cape Avanov mud flats

• In the desert

How long does the young female godwit stay in New Zealand before returning to Alaska?

• Three years

• Four years

• Two years

• One year