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Wednesday 5 April 2017

Making connections across two texts: our birds


Choose five words from the list.  What do they mean?

  • Mustelid
  • Native
  • Snatch
  • Bait
  • Introduced
  • Species
  • Poisonous
  • Nectar
  • Germinate
1.Mustelid means a mammal of the weasel family ( Mustelidae ), distinguished by having a long body, short legs, and musky scent glands under the tail.
2.Native means a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.
3.Snatch means quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.
4.Bait means food placed on a hook or in a net, trap, or fishing area to entice fish or other animals as prey.
5.Introduced means bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time.

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