Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - A Bug's Life
Did You Know?
Fire ants are the masters of teamwork and cooperation. When their ant colony is flooded, they float to safety by forming a living raft. The raft is made by the resilient insects locking their legs together. Fire ants are called ‘fire ants’ because of the intense burning sensation their sting causes.
Word Challenge
Write a list of words that end in the suffix ‘-ant.’
Example: hesitant, participant
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a fronted adverbial.
The fire ants drifted into deeper water.
Example: As dawn broke, the fire ants drifted into deeper water.
Number Challenge
- Ants are insects. All insects have six legs.
The answer is 6. What was the question?
Can you think of a question that no one else will have thought of?
Critical Thinking
What qualities do you think are essential for someone to be considered a good team player?