Activity of interpreting a journalistic text, this activity is aimed at fifth grade students. The text used in this interpretation is “Interview with the owl”.
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Usually nocturnal, she has very good eyesight and hearing system and can hunt easily at night. Very curious bird, she is the symbol of wisdom.
What do you like to eat the most?
I am a predatory bird, I feed on live animals that I actively hunt. I like small vertebrates like rodents, lizards, snakes, amphibians, fish and small birds.
Are all owls awake during the day?
Some have activities during the day, but most are at night.
How is this nightlife of yours?
The fact that we are able to live in the dark gives us many advantages.
Which are they?
One is that I don't have to compete with hawks and other predatory birds, which have a diet very similar to mine.
Is it difficult to hunt animals at night?
No way. Since I have a very good hearing system, I can spot prey even in total darkness.
How does your hearing system work?
My outer ears have a structure capable of enhancing the sound that reaches my inner ears.
What is your average lifespan?
Around 24 years old.
As for vision, do you also find it easy to see well in the dark?
She's not as good as my hearing. I can see shadows in low light environments. In addition, I am able to observe a large part of what is going on around me Because of the great ability to turn my head up to 270 degrees, that is, almost making a complete turn.
Where is it easiest to find it?
I am always in pastures, fields, woods and swamps. I can even be found near and inside homes, not only in the countryside but also in cities.
Do you have many enemies?
My coexistence with other birds is not always friendly. I share the same shelter with swallows and pigeons, but I can be attacked by hummingbirds and bee-te-vis.
What about your puppy?
Egg incubation – how long it takes them to come out of the shell – will depend on the species. But it's usually 23 to 30 days.
Does it take a long time for them to leave the nest?
No, about three weeks after birth.
GAZETA of the People. Gazette. The bird of wisdom. Curitiba, year 25, no. 1224, Oct. 3 1998. P. 2.
1) What is the title of the text?
2) What is the main character?
3) What is the function of this text?
4) How many questions was the owl asked?
5) Name three characteristics of the owl.
6) Is the owl a day-living animal?
7) Which owl feed?
8) Does the owl listen well? Because?
9) A baby takes 9 months on average to be born. What is this time for the owls?
10) What is the life expectancy of an owl?
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