Dictionary skills: salt flat lizard
Whiteboard Challenges
Challenge 1
Have a look at the first sentence. Is the word in bold spelt correctly? Use your dictionary to find out. What is the dictionary definition (meaning) of this word?
Challenge 2
Read the second sentence. Using the first two or three letters of the word highlighted in bold, how quickly can you find its meaning in a dictionary? Does this word accurately describe the salt flat lizard? What word would you use to describe this cold-blooded creature?
Challenge 3
The Word Wall contains some great vocabulary to help you think about salt flat lizards. Can you put all the words in alphabetical order? You may need to look at the second or third letter of each word to sort them accurately.
Whiteboard Challenges
1) Brine flies, which are the salt flat lizard’s main sourse of food and water, are known as salt specialists.
2) The majestic reptile swallowed the brine fly after catching it with its long, sticky tongue.