Plain Sailing

Benji Edwards has just returned home from an amazing trip. He set sail at the start of July. Watch the video to find out where he has been since then.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• justified - with good reason
• uneventful - having nothing exciting, interesting, or unusual happening
• worthy cause - a specific, good goal

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. How many months did Benji’s sailing trip take?


2. Which records did Benji break?


3. What happened when Benji went ashore at the North Pole?


4. For what worthy cause did they sail around the North Pole?

Extra assignment
Trace Benji’s travels on a globe or world map.