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READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “The Incredible Dolphin,” what amazing abilities do you expect dolphins to have?
Do you think dolphins are intelligent? Why or why not?
What are some ways animals can communicate with each other?

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READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

How smart are dolphins? Communication and “names” (00:00 – 00:53)

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1. What do many people say about dolphins?

They live alone most of the time.
They are dangerous to humans.
They cannot learn quickly.
They are intelligent.

2. In what way do scientists say dolphins and humans are alike?

They live in the same places.
They both use communication.
They have the same kind of brain.
They both eat the same food.

3. What is a dolphin’s “name,” according to the video?

A color pattern on its body.
A word humans give it.
A special whistle.
A sound made by the ocean.

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

Dolphin conversation, pods, and playing (00:53 – 01:26)

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1. Why is dolphin conversation difficult for humans?

Understanding dolphin conversation is not easy for humans.
Humans do not have strong enough eyes.
Dolphins only communicate at night.
Dolphins never use sounds.

2. What are dolphin groups called?

Packs
Herds
Pods
Flocks

3. What do dolphins sometimes throw back and forth while playing?

Seaweed
Shells
Rocks
Nets

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

Teamwork with fishermen in Brazil (01:26 – 01:58)

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1. Where does the video give an example of dolphins using an intelligent method to get food?

Near coral reefs in Australia
In the Arctic Ocean
In the seas of southern Brazil
In rivers in Africa

2. What do dolphins signal the fishermen to do?

Swim closer to the shore
Put their nets in the water
Stop the boat immediately
Throw food into the sea

3. What is the advantage for the dolphins?

They get to eat some fish that escape.
They get a ride on the boat.
They receive money from the fishermen.
They get new whistles from humans.

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

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1. Which idea is repeated in the video to show dolphins are intelligent?

They never interact with other animals.
They communicate and work together.
They build houses under the sea.
They can fly long distances.

2. What is one main purpose of the video?

To tell a story about a single dolphin’s life
To teach how to train a dolphin
To describe ways dolphins are similar to humans
To explain why dolphins are the same as fish

3. Based on the examples, what helps dolphins succeed in getting food?

Avoiding all other animals
Sleeping during the day
Teamwork and planning
Being the largest sea animal

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

Do you think dolphins are as smart as humans, or more like cats and dogs? Explain your opinion.
Which example in the video best shows dolphin intelligence: communication, playing, or helping fishermen? Why?
If scientists could “speak dolphin,” what questions would you want to ask dolphins?
Can you think of other animals that use teamwork to get food? Describe what they do.