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Penguins are birds, but they cannot fly.
Their wings work like flippers to help them swim fast.
Most penguins live in the southern half of the world.
Emperor penguin fathers keep their eggs warm on their feet.
A thick layer of fat and tight feathers keeps penguins warm in icy water.
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Free Grade 2 English worksheet (Common Core RI.2.4): analyze text structure, word meaning and author’s purpose in "Penguins". Skill: Word choice, structure and point of view. Level: Grade 2 — also suits Year 3 (UK).
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Word choice, structure and point of view.
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