Expanded Noun Phrases: peregrine falcon
Whiteboard Challenges
Challenge 1
Copy and improve the first sentence by putting an adjective before each noun.
Challenge 2
Complete the second sentence by writing a prepositional phrase that starts with the word ‘with.’
Challenge 3
Using some of the words from the Word Wall, write your own scintillating sentence about the peregrine falcons featured in the film clip. Your sentence must include a noun phrase that has been expanded with both adjectives and a prepositional phrase. Some suggested prepositions are included in the Word Wall.
Whiteboard Challenges
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1) The _____ peregrine falcon tucked in its ____ talons and wings and raced towards the ________pigeon.
2) The newly-born peregrine falcon chicks __________ waited eagerly for their father to return.
Word Wall
with
at
in
on
peregrine falcon
carnivore
formidable hunter
teardrop-shaped body
hooked beak
razor-sharp talons
skyscraper
towering
accelerated
steep dive
ledge