Morning Starters: Summer 1 - Learning from Others
Did You Know?
In the Sea of Cortez, a family of orcas has mastered an effective hunting technique by learning from their mother. She leads by example, teaching her young how to herd rays into a tight group and trap them near the surface. This skill requires teamwork and persistence, and the young orcas succeed by following her guidance and practising the strategy.
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Word Challenge
Make a list of all of the verbs that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Help: A verb tells us what the subject of a sentence is doing or experiencing.
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the sentence below with a main clause.
As the rays skimmed across the ocean floor, …
Example: As the rays skimmed across the ocean floor, the orcas formulated their cunning plan.
Number Challenge
Fact: The average depth of the Sea of Cortez is 818 m.
Make (or get close to) a target number of 818 by using some (or all) of the following numbers:
Help: Partition the target number first. Don’t forget that you can add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
Critical Thinking
What do you think makes a good teacher?