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Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Urban Animals

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Did You Know?

Howler monkeys have begun to move into cities, swapping their ancient forest homes for bustling urban environments. Although they’re used to swinging through trees, they now navigate rooftops and lampposts. Cities can be a dangerous habitat for these monkeys, with electricity cables and fast vehicles posing constant threats. Their new lifestyle highlights how animals must frequently adapt to survive alongside humans.

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Word Challenge

Insects have 3 main body parts: a head, a thorax and an abdomen. Find and list the 3-syllable words that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.

Grammar Challenge

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Copy the sentence below, adding a ‘how the action took place’ fronted adverbial.

Number Challenge

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Critical Thinking

Is the following statemment always, sometimes or never true? Why do you think this?