Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Urban Animals
Did You Know?
Cities now dominate the landscape of our planet, with more than half the world’s population living in urban areas. Some mega cities, like Tokyo and Mumbai, have tens of millions of residents. Many people live in cities for convenience, jobs and opportunities. However, in many parts of the world, the rapid growth of cities has led to many social, economic and environmental issues.
Word Challenge
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check
Use the above strategy to learn the spellings of the words underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, replacing each underlined adjective with a powerful alternative.
The sprawling megacity buzzed with life with its honking cars, flickering signs and bustling markets.
Number Challenge
Give a reasonable estimate for the following:
1) How many children are in your school?
2) How many people live in your village/town/city?
3) What is the population of the UK?
Critical Thinking
Cities are sometimes described as being ‘concrete jungles.’
Is this a fair description? Why do you think this?