Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Resilient & Resourceful
Did You Know?
A sea otter loves nothing more than feasting on a mussel. By floating on its back, and resting a stone on its stomach, a sea otter is able to smash open a stubborn mussel’s hard shell and reach the fleshy feast that lies within. It may take several attempts, but sea otters are renowned for their resilience and resourcefulness.
Credit: BBC Two- Natural World
Word Challenge
Sea otters love eating mussels. The word ‘mussel’ is a homophone.
Make a list of all the homophones that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the sentence below.
Despite ________ , the sea otter smashed open the mussel.
Number Challenge
Give a reasonable estimate for the number of mussels in the photograph below.
Critical Thinking
Resourceful learners are good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems.
When are you most resourceful?