Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Violent Earth
Did You Know?
An avalanche is a powerful slide of snow, ice, and rocks racing down a mountainside at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. They happen in snowy regions like the Alps or Rockies and can bruise and bury landscapes, animals, and people beneath tons of debris. Climate change is making avalanches more frequent as warming temperatures destabilise snowpacks, creating dangerous conditions for those who occupy mountain regions.
Word Challenge
List the homophones that appear in the ‘Did You Know?’ paragraph Include the note: Note: A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling. E.g. Flour and flower Flour is a powder used in baking. Flower is a plant bloom
Grammar Challenge
Proofread and rewrite the sentence below so that there are no punctuation and grammar errors. Hint: There are 2 punctuation errors and 1 grammar error.
Number Challenge
Enter own
Critical Thinking
Which of the following is the odd one out and why?