Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Mighty Mountains
Did You Know?
Climbing Mount Everest is extremely dangerous. Brave Sherpas, who accompany climbers, stretch ropes across deep crevasses and prepare routes over the deadly Khumbu Icefall. This ever-shifting mass of building-sized ice blocks can collapse at any moment. With freezing temperatures, low oxygen, and treacherous paths, climbers must be determined and prepared to achieve this ultimate challenge.
Word Challenge
Write the antonym of each word underlined in ‘Did You Know?’ paragraph. Note: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
Grammar Challenge
Copy and link the two simple sentences below, selecting the best coordinating or subordinating conjunction. Note: Conjunctions are the gluey words that connect words, phrases and clauses.
Number Challenge
Enter own
Critical Thinking
Answer a philosophical question.