A pretty blue creature was found on a beach. It is called by-the-wind sailor. This creature has a small sail on its back. People saw many of them spread on the sand. Louise thought they were seaweed, but they were not!
These creatures can give a tiny sting. They look like a jellyfish but are not the same. Maybe it's best not to touch them. Lots of people took pictures of these blue creatures. They looked shiny and bright on the beach.
1. Name something blue you see in the room. 2. Pretend to be a sailor and sail your boat. 3. Walk around like a jellyfish with wavy arms. 4. Imagine you're a scientist, what would you study in the ocean? 5. Let's count to ten using seashells or pretend they're seashells.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. Where were the blue creatures found?
On a beach.
2. What is the special feature of these creatures?
They have small sails.
3. Who thought the creatures were seaweed?
A woman named Louise.
4. Do the creatures sting?
Yes, a little bit.
5. Are the creatures the same as jellyfish?
No, they are not.
6. What did people do with the blue creatures?
People took pictures.
7. How did the creatures look on the sand?
They looked shiny and bright.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
A pretty blue creature was on a beach. It is called sailor. This creature has a small sail on its back. People saw many of them on the sand. thought they were seaweed, but they were not! These can give a tiny sting. They look like a jellyfish but are not the . Maybe it's best not to touch them. Lots of took pictures of these blue creatures. They looked shiny and on the beach.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever been to a beach? 2. What did you see at the beach? 3. How does sand feel under your feet? 4. Do you like collecting seashells? 5. What is your favorite sea animal? 6. If you find something strange on the beach, what would you do? 7. Do you think it's important to protect sea creatures? 8. Would you like to see a real jellyfish? 9. How do you feel about going on a boat? 10. Why do you think the ocean is important? 11. What would you name a blue sea creature? 12. If you were an ocean explorer, what would you look for?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. creature
2. sailor
3. hundreds
4. seaweed
5. sting
6. touch
7. sand
8. pretty
9. jellyfish
10. shiny
Meanings
(A) nice to look at
(B) someone who sails
(C) tiny rocks on the beach
(D) sea animal with long tentacles
(E) bright and smooth
(F) feel with hand
(G) plants in the sea
(H) many, a big number
(I) a small hurt from a bee or plant
(J) animals or beings
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What color are the creatures?
(a) Red
(b) Green
(c) Yellow
(d) Blue
2. What do the creatures have that help them sail?
(a) Big sails
(b) Wheels
(c) Small sails
(d) Wings
3. What did Louise think the creatures were?
(a) Rocks
(b) Seaweed
(c) Fish
(d) Shells
4. What do the creatures look similar to?
(a) Jellyfish
(b) Crabs
(c) Birds
(d) Turtles
5. Can the creatures sting?
(a) No
(b) Sometimes
(c) Always
(d) Yes
6. Should you touch the creatures?
(a) Yes
(b) Maybe
(c) No
(d) Always
7. What did people do with the creatures?
(a) Ate them
(b) Took pictures
(c) Took them home
(d) Ignored them
8. What did the creatures look like on the sand?
(a) Pretty
(b) Dirty
(c) Dark
(d) Plain
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. The creatures are jellyfish.
2. Louise thought the creatures were seaweed.
3. The creatures look shiny.
4. The creatures are red.
5. Few people took pictures of the creatures.
6. The creatures have small sails.
7. The creatures were in the water.
8. The creatures can sting a little.
Writing Questions:
1. What would you do if you found a strange creature on the beach?
2. Write about a time you saw something blue in nature.
3. Describe what you think seaweed looks and feels like.
4. Imagine you have a pet jellyfish. What would you name it?
5. Why do you think people like going to the beach?
