Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - River Life
Did You Know?
The Yukon River is an ancient and mighty river, which flows through Canada and Alaska. It is a haven for wildlife. Having swam thousands of miles from the open ocean, salmon swim up the Yukon to lay their eggs in shallow water. Here, the grizzly bears feast on the fish, building fat reserves for the winter months and their period of hibernation.
Word Challenge
Make a list of all the words in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph that have 7 letters.
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a relative clause that starts with the pronoun ‘which’.
The triumphant bear scooped up the salmon with its powerful paw.
Example:
The triumphant bear, which hadn’t eaten for over a week, scooped up the salmon with its powerful paw.
Number Challenge
Grizzly bears are famous for their large size, weighing up to 360 kg.
List all of the factor pairs that make 360 when multiplied together.
Example:
10 x 36 = 360
Critical Thinking
Life is like a river because …
Why might life be like a river?