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Word Power

messy: untidy or dirty trash: waste
debris: (pronounced debree) remains of something broken abuse: improper use of something

Comprehension Skills

Read the poem and answer the questions below.

1. What is the poem about?

2. What must we always be aware about?
3. How can we keep our planet clean?

Vocabulary Skills

A. Write down the rhyming words in the poem.
1. _________________ _________________ 3. _________________ _________________

2. _________________ _________________ 4. _________________ _________________

B. Write the opposites of words given.

1. aware ________________ 3. clear ________________ 5. fresh ________________

2. clean ________________ 4. use ________________ 6. beauty ________________

Creative Writing Skills

Write a short paragraph on ways to make the Earth a better place to live on.

Classroom Interaction

The Earth is ours to enjoy, ours to use. But the Earth is in danger.

How can we save the Earth? Discuss in class.

Cross- Curriculum Connect

Research by 29 scientists across the world have concluded that human actions have pushed planet
Earth into a 'danger zone'. The planet is overheated, is losing its natural areas and is getting more
and more polluted. Unless steps are taken to improve the situation, the Earth will no longer be a
safe haven for living beings.

Life Skills and Values

We must keep our Earth clean and green by planting more trees and reducing pollution.

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