Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins
In Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins, Sarah and Duck go to the zoo. Duck has his penguin suit on and wants to swim, eat, and dive like a penguin. But will he like being a penguin more than a duck? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
Lesson Express
Q: How would you describe a penguin’s walk?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may say that penguins waddle or move from side to side.
Q: What do you notice about the penguins’ zoo habitat?
A: It is made of ice and it has places to walk and a place to swim.
Q: Did Duck enjoy being a penguin? Why or why not?
A: He did not; he prefers being a duck. He didn’t catch a fish.
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