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Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - River Life

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Did You Know?

The Zambezi River creates one of the world’s most dangerous waves! Known as the Zambezi wave, it’s formed by the river’s fast-moving currents. Professional surfers, like Mikey February, take on this monstrous wave, but it’s a risky challenge because of the powerful currents and lurking crocodiles.

Where in the world is the Zambezi River? Click the 🌍

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Credit: BBC Two - Earth's Great Rivers II

Word Challenge

Write the correct spelling of each back-to-front word listed below:

1) suortsnom

2) souoregnad

3) lanoisseforp

4) lufrewop

Grammar Challenge

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Write a descriptive sentence that follows on from the one below.

The surfer stood at the edge of the mighty Zambezi River, his surfboard gleaming under the African sun.

Number Challenge

Fact: The Zambezi River is 2,574 km long.

How many ways can you partition 2,574 into 3 parts?

Example:

2,500 + 70 + 4 = 2,574

Critical Thinking

What questions would you like to ask Mikey February about surfing the Zambezi?