Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - A Bug's Life
Did You Know?
In the Peruvian Amazon, fire ants are the masters of teamwork and cooperation. When their ant colony is flooded, they float to safety by forming a living raft. The raft is made by the resilient insects locking their legs together. Fire ants are called ‘fire ants’ because of the intense burning sensation their sting causes.
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Word Challenge
Write a list of words that end in the suffix ‘-ant’.
Example: hesitant, participant
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a ‘when the action took place’ fronted adverbial.
The fire ants drifted into deeper water.
Example: As dawn broke, the fire ants drifted into deeper water.
Challenge: Write a follow-on sentence that includes a metaphor.
Number Challenge
Fact: Ants are insects. All insects have six legs.
Show off your knowledge of number by writing some number sentences that equal six.
Example:
Critical Thinking
What qualities do you think are essential for someone to be considered a good team player?