Determiners ('a' or 'an'): monarch butterfly
Whiteboard Challenges
Challenge 1
Complete the first sentence with the determiner ‘an’ or ‘a’. Be prepared to explain your choice.
Challenge 2
Complete the second sentence either using ‘a ‘or ‘an’. Remember to check the sound of the word, not just the first letter.
Challenge 3
Write your own scintillating sentence about the monarch butterfly, using one or more determiners (‘an’ or ‘a’) and some of the descriptive words from the Word Wall.
Whiteboard Challenges
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1) _____ monarch butterfly lands amongst the others, creating _____ ocean of butterflies!
2) _____ umbrella-like tree is covered by billions of butterflies, which creates _____ once in a lifetime, awe-inspiring scene.
Word Wall
a
an
monarch butterfly
delicate wings
fir tree forest
milkweed
migration
Spy Hummingbird
hovering
cascade