Students listen to stories and view video about penguins. In this penguins activity, students research penguins in groups and present a report using their choice of technology or artwork presentation.

Second graders read "Tacky the Penguin" by Helen Lester and chart Tacky's positive qualities that would make him a good friend to have. They identify the qualities they admire in a friend and role-play these qualities for the class.

Second graders make predictions, copy cheers, and make inferences as they read a story about an odd bird and his awkward attempts to help his fellow penguins win a cheering contest.