Unit 2- My Dream green School- Week 9

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My dream green school

Unit 2

statement of inquiry

The structure and organization of language play a vital role in making the purpose of sustainability relevant and relatable to individuals and communities.

Global context

Globalization and sustainability

Key concept

Communication

Related concepts

Structure- Purpose

A gentle reminder 

Formative Assessment (due: 12 February)

Instruction: Create a Recycling Poster

Language: Write in English.

Theme: Highlight the importance and benefits of recycling, specifically at Johan de Witt School.

Communication:

Incorporate visuals like recycling symbols, the Earth, or school-related images.

Use short, engaging text (e.g., slogans, facts, or tips) to convey your message.

Design: Ensure the poster is visually appealing, clear, and easy to understand.

Goal: Motivate the school community to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable environment at Johan de Witt School.

GOALS

At the end of this lesson, I will be able to:

-Identify explicit and implicit information, including facts, opinions, messages, and supporting details, in a reading text.

But first, let's activate some prior knowledge!

recycle

public transport

carbon dioxide

renewable energy

air pollution

reuse bags

greenhouse effect

Sustainability
means...

1. Using natural resources wisely to keep the environment balanced.
2. Using resources responsibly so future generations can use them too
3. Sustainability means balancing nature, people, and the economy.
4. Being eco-friendly and lasting long-term

Which is a example of a non-renewable energy source?

1. solar energy
2. wind energy
3. burning biomass
4. burning petrol/diesel

"straws should be banned" means

1. You are not allowed to buy Starbucks coffee
2. plastic straws should be forbidden
3. you want to save the turtles
4. Straws should be made of metal

Ecological footprint means...

1. the effect you have on the planet
2. the population rate
3. another word for climate change
4. the use of green energy

What environmental problem is shown in the picture?

Reading

You are going to read a text: What is Waste?

Complete exercises 1-3.

After that, we will discuss the structure of multimodal texts, focusing on magazine interviews.

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Think- pair-Share

Plastic bags in supermarkets

 should be banned

At school we should be taught about 

climate and sustainability more often