You must have read stories where animals and birds talk. If you had a chance to communicate with an animal or a bird, who would you like to speak to and why? Share your thoughts with your classmates and the teacher.
If given a chance to communicate with an animal or bird, one might choose a dog to understand its loyalty and needs.
A bird like a parrot could be chosen to learn about flight and distant lands.
An elephant might be selected to hear about its wisdom and memory.
A dolphin would allow exploration of underwater life.
The choice depends on personal curiosity about the creature's unique abilities, experiences, and perspective on the world that humans cannot access.
Explanation
This discussion question prepares students for the chapter's central theme of Dr. Dolittle learning to communicate with animals through Polynesia the parrot.
Solution Steps
Dog - understanding loyalty and needs
Parrot or bird - learning about flight and distant lands
Elephant - hearing about wisdom and memory
Dolphin - exploring underwater life
Personal curiosity drives the choice based on unique abilities and perspectives