Penguin Research Teacher GuidePenguin Researcher Teacher Facilitation Guide Grade 2 • ELA / Writing Learning Objective Students will write a descriptive paragraph (riddle) using sensory details and specific facts learned from the video "Meet 3 Peculiar Penguins." Time: 40 Min • Warm-up: 5 min • Video: 5 min • Activity: 20 min • Closure: 10 min Preparation & Materials Required "Peculiar Penguins Slides" "Who Am I?" Worksheets Pencils & Crayons Teacher Setup Cue video to 2:48 for Warm-up Have a standard sheet of paper (30cm) Have a heavy book (approx. 1kg) Instructional Steps 1 Warm-up: The Mystery Sound (5 min) Have students close their eyes. Play the sound clip (at 2:48 in the video). Ask: "What does this sound like? Describe it with one word." "Is it high or low? Loud or soft?" 2 Video Observation (10 min) Watch the "Meet 3 Peculiar Penguins" video. Use the pause points below: 1:17 Show the sheet of paper. "This is how big the Little Blue is!" 2:03 "Where do you usually think penguins live? (Ice) Where else can they live?" 2:50 Reveal the sound comparison (Donkey). 3 Activity: Riddle Writing (20 min) Distribute the "Who Am I?" worksheet. Students must choose one penguin and use at least three facts (size, sound, home, or color) to describe it without naming it. 4 Closure: Guessing Game (10 min) Students pair up and read their riddles. The partner records their guess and checks the answer in the "Secret Box" at the bottom of the page. Penguin Fact Sheet (Reference) Little Blue Smallest (30cm / sheet of paper). Weighs 1kg. Bluish feathers. Lives in underground burrows in Australia/New Zealand. Yellow-Eyed Yellow eyes. Lives in the woods/forests of New Zealand. Nests against tree trunks. African Lives in hot places (Namibia/South Africa). Sounds like a donkey. Also called the Black-footed Penguin.
Penguin Riddle WorksheetWho Am I? Penguin Riddle Name: Date: 1. Brainstorm Your Penguin Pick one penguin species. Use the facts from the video to help you plan your riddle! Habitat (Where do I live?) Appearance (What do I look like?) Sound (What noise do I make?) Special Fact (Size or Cool Fact) 2. Write Your Riddle Describe yourself with 3-4 sentences. Do not say your name! End with: "Who Am I?" Partner Guess To be filled out by your friend! I think you are a... Secret Answer Box Fold to Hide Answer
Peculiar Penguins SlidesPeculiar Penguins Meeting our Flightless Friends Mystery Sound Warm-Up Close your eyes and listen... What animal does this sound like? Use 3 descriptive words. 1 Is it loud or soft? 2 Is it high or low? 3 How does it make you feel? Let's Watch! Embedded media Look for size and colors Look for where they live Little Blue Penguin Tiny Size! About 30cm tall. That's the same size as a piece of paper. Unique Color They have bluish feathers instead of just black. Home Sweet Home They live in underground burrows in Australia and New Zealand. Yellow-Eyed Penguin The Forest Penguin Unlike most penguins, they live in the woods and forests along the coast. Bright Eyes They have pale yellow eyes and a yellow band of feathers. Hiding Spots They build nests against tree trunks or rocks for safety. African Penguin Feeling the Heat! They live in warm places like South Africa and Namibia. Black-Footed Another name for them is the Black-footed Penguin. The Donkey Call They make loud noises that sound just like a donkey braying! Your Turn! Write a "Who Am I?" Riddle Choose ONE of the three penguins. Include 3 sensory facts (sound, sight, home). Write 3-4 sentences. Don't say the name! End with the question: "Who Am I?"
