Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Teamwork
Did You Know?
Through their skills in organisation and cooperation, false killer whales and dolphins often work together to corral small fish into gigantic “bait balls,” trapping them against the surface of the ocean. These skilled hunters patiently wait for larger fish to arrive on the scene before going in for the kill. It’s amazing how two very different species can work so well together towards a common goal!
Word Challenge
Write a synonym for each word underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Note: A synonym is a word that has the same or a similar meaning to another word.
Grammar Challenge
Copy the sentence below, adding a ‘where the action took place’ fronted adverbial.
The killer whales and dolphins were hunting together.
Example: Miles from shore, the killer whales and dolphins were hunting together.
Number Challenge
- An adult male false killer while can weigh as much as 2,300 kg.
Using only multiples of 10, record different ways of making 2,300 by adding numbers.
Example:
2,000 + 300 = 2,300
1,000 + 1,300 = 2,300
Critical Thinking
What might stop a team of children from achieving its goal?