Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Violent Earth
Did You Know?
An avalanche is a huge, fast-moving slide of snow and ice down a mountainside. It happens when snow becomes too heavy or loose, often triggered by loud sounds or movement. Avalanches are powerful and can knock over trees, bury animals and block roads. It’s important to be well- prepared and alert when exploring mountainous regions.
Word Challenge
Spot the mistake and write the correct spelling:
1) avilanche
2) powerfull
3) mountainus
4) beried
Help: Some of the words appear in the ‘Did you Know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Complete the sentence below with a metaphor.
The avalanche was …
Example: The avalanche was a roaring beast, devouring everything in its path.
Help: A metaphor compares two unrelated things by saying that one is the other.
Number Challenge
Fact: An avalanche can travel at a speed of 100 miles per hour.
Find different ways of making 100 using just odd numbers.
Example:
49 + 51 = 100
25 x 3 + 25 = 100
Critical Thinking
What might a sign that warns about the risk of avalanches look like?
