Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Teamwork
Did You Know?
Off the coast of South Africa, fur seals have learned that it is better to work as a team than to go it alone. By banding together, they are able to fend off the ocean’s most feared predator – a great white shark. As more seals join the chase, the braver they become! Working and playing together is a common theme in the natural world, where safety in numbers can ensure the survival of a species.
Word Challenge
Write the antonym of each underlined word in the ‘Did You Know?’ paragraph.
Note: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about brave fur seals that starts in the following way:
Despite the looming threat of the monstrous shark, …
Number Challenge
- A great white shark will likely get through a whopping 30,000 teeth in its lifetime!
Write the 30,000 times table, using your knowledge of the 3 times table.
Critical Thinking
Are you more likely to take risks when you’re working as part of team or when you work by yourself? Explain your answer.