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Explain what waste is and two reasons waste is a problem.
Book: What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet by Jess French — Pages 6-7, 24-29
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What is waste? Name two reasons waste is a problem.
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What is waste? Why is it a problem?
What is household waste? What are some examples of household waste?
What is the problem with household waste?
Where does the waste go?
What is a landfill? What are the problems with a landfill?
Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
environment
n.
where a person, animal, or plant lives
disposable
adj.
something that is meant to only be used once and then thrown away
recycle
v.
to use again
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RI.K.2 — With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
RI.K.3 — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
RI.K.7 — With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear (e.g., what person, place, thing, or idea in the text an illustration depicts).
RI.K.8 — With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.K.5 — Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.
RI.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
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Explain why plastic is a problem.
Standards
RI.K.2RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8
RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8
Defend the statement that plastic is everywhere using details from the poems.
RL.K.2RL.K.5RL.K.7
Describe the Three R’s and give an example of each.
L.K.4L.K.6RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8
Explain what Paul and his community do to limit the amount of waste they make.
RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8RI.K.9
Explain what happens when something is recycled.
Describe how Isatou Ceesay helps eliminate plastic waste in her village.
Explain what Ixchel’s problem is and how she solves it.
Explain why the poet thinks plastic bags should be banned.
Defend if you agree or disagree with the poet.
Explain what food waste is and some ways to prevent food waste.
Explain what compost is and what type of things can be composted.
Explain how Mr. Tony’s idea transformed the neighborhood.
Create a class ABC poem to identify different things that can be reused, recycled, or reduced.
SL.K.1SL.K.2W.K.7W.K.8
3 days
Write an informational book to teach your family about the Three R’s.
L.K.1.fL.K.2.bW.K.2W.K.5W.K.6W.K.7W.K.8
Brainstorm what they can do to stand up and speak up about waste.
Create a plan for how to limit waste in the classroom or in your life.
Write about why your plan is the best plan.
L.K.1L.K.2L.K.2.cL.K.2.dL.K.6SL.K.1SL.K.2SL.K.6W.K.1W.K.5W.K.6W.K.8
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