Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - A Bug's Life
Did You Know?
Monarch butterflies make an epic journey of more than 2,000 miles to escape the freezing Canadian winter for the warmth of Mexico. Adult monarch butterflies possess two pairs of brilliant orange-red wings, featuring black veins and white spots along the edges.
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Word Challenge
List some synonyms for the word ‘journey’.
Example: quest
Help: A synonym is a word that has the same or a similar meaning to another word.
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about a monarch butterfly that includes alliteration.
Example: The magnificent monarch majestically meandered across the meadow.
Challenge: Write a follow-on sentence that includes an example of onomatopoeia.
Number Challenge
A monarch butterfly has flown four-fifths of its migratory journey.
If the journey is 2,000 miles, how many more miles must it fly?
Critical Thinking
What has been the most significant journey of your life?
How has it influenced or transformed your values and beliefs about yourself and the world?