Watch the video then answer the following questions

Pair work

Watch the video then answer the questions/Awesome Eight - Comprehension Questions

1. What is one impressive ability of octopuses?

a. They can recognize individual human faces.
b. They can construct amazing bridges.
c. They are fast learners.
d. They can mimic human speech.

2. How do chimpanzees pass on tricks to other family members?

a. By constructing bridges
b. By mimicking human speech
c. By chewing sticks
d. By recognizing faces

3. What makes ravens unique?

a. They are excellent mimics of human speech.
b. They can open jar lids and solve puzzles.
c. They can rip things open with their beaks.
d. They can ride the waves off of fishing boats.

4. What is a special ability of African Gray Parrots?

a. They are able to figure out puzzles and solve problems.
b. They can recognize individual human faces.
c. They can construct amazing bridges.
d. They are fast learners.

5. What is a common behavior of squirrels when threatened?

a. They construct bridges.
b. They run in a zigzag pattern.
c. They mimic human speech.
d. They open jar lids.

6. What is a remarkable ability of domestic pigs?

a. They are able to reason and solve problems.
b. They swim and wallow in the mud.
c. They can recognize individual human faces.
d. They learn tasks like operating levers.

7. What is one playful behavior of dolphins?

a. They can open jar lids and solve puzzles.
b. They can recognize individual human faces.
c. They ride the waves off of fishing boats.
d. They can mimic human speech.

8. What do octopuses, chimpanzees, and African Gray Parrots have in common?

a. They are all fast learners.
b. They can all recognize individual human faces.
c. They are all curious creatures.
d. They are all excellent mimics of human speech.

9. What is an effective mode of escape for squirrels?

a. Operating levers.
b. Opening jar lids.
c. Running in a zigzag pattern.
d. Swimming in the mud.

10. Which animal can reason and solve problems?

a. Octopuses.
b. Army ants.
c. Dolphins.
d. Domestic pigs.

Answer Key:

1. c. Octopuses are fast learners. (00:00:23)
2. c. Chimps pass on tricks by chewing sticks. (00:00:46)
3. c. Ravens can rip things open with their beaks. (00:00:48)
4. a. African Gray Parrots can figure out puzzles and solve problems. (00:01:08)
5. b. Squirrels run in a zigzag pattern when threatened. (00:01:32)
6. d. Domestic pigs can learn tasks like operating levers. (00:01:32)
7. c. Dolphins ride the waves off of fishing boats. (00:01:58)
8. d. Octopuses, chimpanzees, and African Gray Parrots are all excellent mimics of human speech. (00:02:14)
9. c. Running in a zigzag pattern is an effective mode of escape for squirrels. (00:01:11)
10. a. Octopuses can reason and solve problems. (00:01:08)

Classwork Activity

Individual reading

Read the text for 10 minutes- Learner's book pages 51,52,53 and 54 then answer the questions

Classwork- Worksheet

Comprehension Classwork

1-What is the title of the book?

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2-Who is the author?

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3-Write down 2 information in the content page,

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4-What kind of book is it?

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5-Where did the spider have their deadly venom?

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6-How many bees can swarm together?

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7-What is the most poisonous creature in the world?

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8-Where can you find the box jellyfish?

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9-Read the text and write down 3 questions about the text.

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10-Draw your favorite animal from the text and write down one fact about it

Homework- Workbook pages 36 and 37