Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Great Escapes
Did You Know?
Octopuses are incredible escape artists because their soft bodies are boneless, allowing them to shape shift and squeeze through the tiniest spaces. As long as their hard beak fits, they can wriggle through gaps as small as a coin. With their flexible, rubbery bodies and super-strong arms, these intelligent invertebrates slip out of tight spots that seem impossible to escape.
Credit: BBC - REEL
Word Challenge
Use a dictionary to record the meanings of the following words:
1) octave
2) octahedron
3) octogenarian
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the following sentence starter with a metaphor.
The octopus was …
Example: The octopus was a liquid shadow, slipping through the narrowest gap.
Challenge: Write a follow-on sentence that uses the passive voice.
Number Challenge
Fact: An octopus is an invertebrate with 8 arms.
Write in numerals and words an 8-digit number that has a digit sum of 34.
Help: To find a digit sum, simply add together the number’s digits.
Critical Thinking
Imagine having eight arms and eight hands!
What unique advantages would this provide, and what challenges might arise?