New Zealand Birds – Teacher Answers

Teacher answer key

1. Warm-up: answers will vary.
2. Vocabulary: native = from a place originally; nectar = sweet liquid in flowers; seed = the small part that can grow into a new plant; alpine = connected with mountains; protect = keep safe
3. Reading comprehension: 1) Its shiny dark feathers, white throat tufts and varied song. 2) Fruit. 3) In the South Island mountains. 4) It spreads seeds through the forest. 5) Protecting forests, mountains and native plants.
4. Grammar: 1) larger 2) higher 3) noisier 4) brighter
5. Listening script: “The tūī drinks nectar from flowers and is known for its lively song. The kererū eats fruit and helps spread seeds in the forest. The kea lives in the mountains and is a curious, playful bird. All three birds are important native birds of New Zealand.”
   Answers: 1) The tūī. 2) The kererū. 3) The kea. 4) Curious / playful.
6. Speaking: answers will vary.
7. Something New: answers will vary.
8. Writing: answers will vary. Encourage clear sentences and vocabulary from the lesson.

Puzzle/Game: answers will vary. Encourage students to use lesson vocabulary and explain their choices.

Success criteria: this is a student self-check. No single answer is required.

For open-ended tasks, accept different answers when students can explain or support them clearly.