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 mountains!
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 metaphor.
The avalanche was …
Example:
The avalanche was like a roaring beast, devouring everything in its path.
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?
