Mother Earth

What have you done lately to protect the Earth? Do you believe in the three R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle? Personally, I think that more people should be concerned with the state of our planet. In my life, I try to do several things to preserve the Earth such as: limit my use of electricity by always shutting off electronic and lights when not in use, drink from reusable water bottles, carpool and recycle, especially paper. As a teacher, I make photocopies of documents all the time and my school keeps a count of the total copies. It is amazing how much paper is being used!

You might be wondering why am I writing about protecting the Earth, it is because on Sunday, April 22nd Earth Day is celebrated. Since 1970, Earth Day has been a worldwide event. It has brought an increased awareness about the environment to the public. How will you celebrate Earth Day this year?

  Vocabulary Words-
Protect- to defend
Reduce- to make less
Reuse- to use again
Recycle- to change or clean an object to use it again in some way
Photocopies- reproductions of an original
Carpool- to drive with more than one person, usually taking turns to preserve gasoline
Worldwide- global, throughout the globe

  Vocabulary Activity- Match the vocabulary word with the word or phrase that expresses the opposite meaning (also known as an antonym).

Protect -        to use one time
Reduce-        to drive in your own vehicle, wasting gas
Reuse-          to harm or injure
Recycle-       to NOT change or reuse an object
Photocopies- in one place
Carpool-        originals
Worldwide- to use more

  Grammar Points- Interrogatives
 An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence, which usually asks a question and uses a question mark (?). The “Wh-“ interrogatives do not elicit yes/no responses but are open-ended. Examples of “Wh-“ Interrogatives are: who, what, where, when, and why.

  Grammar Activity- Answer the following questions based on the blog above.
 1. When is Earth Day celebrated this year?
2. Where is Earth Day celebrated?
3. What are three ways in which you can protect the environment?
4. Why is it important to take care of the planet?

 Write down 5 “Wh-“ Interrogatives sentences that you want to ask your English teacher.
 1. Who …
2. What …
3. Where …
4. When…
 5. Why …