Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Four Seasons
Did You Know?
Have you ever wondered why some trees’ leaves change colour in autumn? In summer, leaves contain chlorophyll, which makes them green and helps capture sunlight. As autumn arrives, shorter days and cooler temperatures reduce sunlight, prompting trees to break down chlorophyll to retrieve nutrients. This process reveals hidden colours, leading to the vibrant oranges, reds and yellows of autumn leaves as they prepare for winter.
Credit: BBC Two - Autumnwatch
Word Challenge
Identify and write the correct spelling of each back-to-front word listed below:
1) erutarepmet
2) nmutua
3) llyhporolhc
4) stneirtun
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about autumn leaves that includes a simile.
Example: The autumn leaves drifted down from the trees like golden confetti, swirling gently in the crisp air.
Number Challenge
A beech tree had 1,224 leaves. At the beginning of October, it shed 475 leaves. By the end of October, it shed an additional 696 leaves.
How many leaves were left on the tree at the end of October?
Critical Thinking
What do you consider to be the main differences between winter and summer?