Direct speech: walrus

Writing Ideas

• Watch the related clip (below). Imagine that you are Sivuqaq, the 18-year-old, male Pacific walrus featured in the clip. Use your persuasive writing skills to write a lonely hearts ad for the Arctic Express. Describe your appearance, your likes, dislikes, hopes and dreams for the future.
• Imagine that you are an underwater cameraperson. Just like David Reichert, your assignment is to film a walrus from the ocean. However, things don’t quite go to plan when a protective female starts to behave in an aggressive way towards you. Write about this encounter.