Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Teamwork
Did You Know?
Using a combination of trust, encouragement, organisation and respect, Arctic wolves work effectively in packs to hunt large prey like the mighty musk ox. However, musk oxen are skilled team players too! When a calf is separated, the herd forms a powerful wall, showing courage and strength to protect their young. It’s teamwork on both sides of the hunt!
Word Challenge
Make a list of all the 4-syllable words that appear in the ‘Did You Know?’ paragraph.
Example: en-cour-age-ment.
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about an Arctic wolf’s appearance that includes a simile.
Example: Its eyes sparkled like diamonds in the snow, sharp and clear against the endless white.
Number Challenge
- The average adult musk ox weighs a hefty 285 kg.
How close can get to a target number of 285, using some or all of the following numbers:
20, 30, 40, 8, 6, 4, 2
Hint: You can add, subtract, divide or multiply numbers.
Critical Thinking
What do you consider to be the main similarities and differences between an Arctic wolf and a pet dog?
