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Morning Starters: Summer 1 - Fascinating Fruit

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Did You Know?

Jackfruit grow in tropical countries like Sri Lanka. It is the largest fruit on Earth! Animals, such as monkeys, love eating it and help disperse its seeds. Humans also appreciate jackfruit, using it in curries and desserts. It’s packed with nutrients like vitamins and fibre, making it an excellent food choice. Jackfruit trees are a vital part of Sri Lankan farming and community life.

Where in the world is the Sri Lanka? Click the 🌍

 

Word Challenge

Copy and correct just the words (listed below) that have a spelling error:

Help: The words appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.

Grammar Challenge

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Write a descriptive sentence about jackfuit that includes a preposition from the list above.

Example:

Hidden among the dense leaves, the jackfruit grew larger with each passing day.

Number Challenge

Fact: A Durian fruit weighs between 1 and 3 Kilograms,.

A durian tree produced 450 kg of fruit in a season.

What is the minimum number of fruits it could have grown?

What is the maximum number of fruits it could have grown?

Critical Thinking

Which is the odd one out? Why do you think this?