LO: To retrieve answers from a text and give full answers.
I wonder what skills do we need to answer comprehension questions effectively?
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3 main categories:
- Reading Skills
decoding
fluency
vocabulary
- Comprehension Strategies
identifying main ideas
summarising
making inferences
visualizing
- Helpful Tips
read the question carefully
go back to the text
read for the answer
practice
Time for the main task. Read the text and answer the following questions.
Green Chilli Questions:
What does "deforestation" mean?
Why do people cut down trees?
How do trees help the Earth?
What can happen to animals when too many trees are cut down?
What happens to the air when trees are lost?
How do forests help keep the Earth cool?
What might happen if people keep cutting down trees?
Why is it important to protect forests?
Orange Chilli Questions:
What is deforestation?
Why do people cut down trees?
How do trees help the Earth?
What happens to animals when forests are destroyed?
How does deforestation contribute to global warming?
What other environmental problems are caused by deforestation?
Why is soil erosion a problem after deforestation?
How can deforestation affect rainfall patterns?
What are some ways we can reduce deforestation?
Why is it important to protect existing forests?
Red Chilli Questions:
What does the term "deforestation" mean?
Why are forests disappearing at an alarming rate?
How much of the Earth's land area is covered by forests?
What role do trees play in regulating the Earth's climate?
How does deforestation contribute to global warming?
What are two things that trees provide that are essential for life on Earth?
How does deforestation affect wildlife populations?
What is one of the consequences of deforestation on soil?
How can deforestation impact rainfall patterns?
What are some ways we can help prevent deforestation?
Can you create a paragraph persuading the government to stop deforestation.
WAGGOLL:
The government must take immediate action to stop deforestation before it's too late. Forests are vital to our planet’s health—they help fight climate change by absorbing harmful carbon dioxide and producing the oxygen we breathe. Without trees, the Earth will continue to warm, leading to dangerous weather patterns and rising sea levels. Deforestation also destroys the habitats of countless animals, many of which are endangered. We must protect these forests not only for wildlife but for future generations. If the government enforces stricter laws against illegal logging, supports sustainable farming, and invests in replanting trees, we can save our forests and the many benefits they provide. The time to act is now, before the damage becomes irreversible. We have a responsibility to protect the environment, and stopping deforestation is one of the most important steps we can take.