Cohesive devices: narwhal
Learning Objective
We are learning how to link ideas using a range of cohesive devices.
Context: narwhal
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Did you know?
Also called the Unicorns of the Sea, narwhals are strange and beautiful creatures that can be found in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. Males (and some females) have a distinctive spiralled tusk that protrudes from their forehead. This tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, can grow to more than ten feet in length.
In this captivating clip, narwhals are journeying through cracks in the Arctic sea ice as they desperately need to reach new feeding grounds. The cracks (known as leads) can close at any time, cutting off their life-giving air supply.
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Having watched the video clip, use the ‘Hands Down Class Discussion’ prompt below to discuss the question: Why do you think one group of narwhals decided to back down after the stand-off?
– Hands Down Class Discussion (Click the 🗣️)
Word Challenge
Can you make a list of some alternative names for narwhals or words and phrases that best describe them?
e.g. magical mammal, speckled giant, Arctic adventurer, …
