Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Night Life
Did You Know?
Raccoons are mischievous, nocturnal mammals found in wooded areas and cities across North and South America and Asia. They often scavenge through bins for food, using their dexterous fingers to open lids and search inside. On land, they lumber on all fours, but they are also excellent swimmers, hunting fish, frogs and crayfish.
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Word Challenge
Use a dictionary to record the meanings of the following words:
1) dexterous
2) lumber
3) scavenge
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a ‘where the action took place’ fronted adverbial.
The raccoon rummaged through the bin, searching for leftovers.
Example: While the city slept, the raccoon rummaged through the bin, searching for leftovers.
Now write a descriptive sentence that follows on from the one you have just written.
Number Challenge
In one week, a raccoon ate a total of 36 food items, consisting of frogs, bird eggs, and crayfish.
– It ate twice as many frogs as bird eggs.
– It ate 4 fewer crayfish than frogs.
How many frogs, bird eggs, and crayfish did the raccoon eat?
Critical Thinking
Do you think people who work at night should be paid more than those who work during the day? Why or why not?