Here are the answers to the questions based on the passage provided.
How are penguins different than other birds?
Penguins have wings, but they cannot fly. Instead, they spend most of their time gliding and soaring underwater.
What do penguins eat?
Penguins eat fish, shrimp, and krill.
What is a group of penguins called?
A group of penguins is called a colony.
Make an inference. What do you think predator means?
A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.
*(Clue words from the text: "eat penguins," "leopard seals, sea lions, and orcas")*
Would you like to have a penguin for a pet? Why or why not?
*(Note: This is an opinion question, so your answer can vary. Here is an example answer)*
No, I would not want a penguin for a pet because they live near salt water and need special glands to handle the salt in their bodies. It would be very hard to take care of them in a house.
Final Answer:
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Difference: They cannot fly; they glide underwater instead.
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Diet: Fish, shrimp, and krill.
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Group Name: A colony.
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Predator Meaning: An animal that eats other animals.
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Opinion: (Example) No, because they require a specific saltwater environment that is difficult to provide at home.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of finding text evidence worksheet.
