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Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Mighty Mountains

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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.

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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

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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.