In Canada, lots of fires are happening. The fires make a lot of smoke go up into the sky. This smoke travels to places like America. People in big cities, such as New York, must stay inside their houses. It is not good to breathe the air outside now.
Many outdoor happenings had to stop because of the smoke. Schools and summer camps were also shut down. People are wearing masks to keep safe from the smoke. The sky looks very gray and foggy in different cities. Firefighters are busy trying to put out the fires.
1. Ask students what they know about smoke and where it comes from. 2. Have everyone name something they see in the sky. 3. Discuss what children do to stay safe in different weather. 4. Talk about how firefighters help people. 5. Ask students to share a time they had to stay inside.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
1. Where are the fires happening?
In Canada.
2. What is going up into the sky?
Smoke is going up into the sky.
3. Where is the smoke traveling to?
The smoke is traveling to the United States.
4. Why do people need to stay inside?
Because the air is not safe to breathe.
5. What things are being cancelled because of the smoke?
Outdoor events, schools, and camps are being cancelled.
6. What color does the sky look in many cities?
The sky looks gray and foggy.
7. Who is working hard to stop the fires?
Firefighters are working hard to stop the fires.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In Canada, lots of fires are happening. The fires make a lot of go up into the sky. This smoke to places America. People in big cities, such as New York, must stay inside their . It is not good to breathe the air now. Many outdoor happenings had to stop because of the smoke. Schools and summer camps were also down. People are wearing masks to keep safe from the smoke. The sky looks very gray and foggy in cities. Firefighters are busy to put out the fires.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever seen smoke in the sky? 2. What would you do if you had to stay inside all day? 3. How do you think firefighters put out fires? 4. Why do you think the sky looks gray and foggy? 5. Do you think wearing masks is a good idea? 6. What would you miss most if schools were closed? 7. How can we help people who have to stay inside? 8. What other countries have fires like Canada? 9. Why is fresh air important to breathe? 10. What is your favorite outdoor activity? 11. How do you feel when you see firefighters working? 12. What can people do to prevent fires?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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Words
1. fires
2. smoke
3. sky
4. cities
5. breathe
6. events
7. masks
8. gray
9. firefighters
10. protect
Meanings
(A) color between black and white
(B) to take air into the body
(C) big towns
(D) coverings for the face
(E) things that happen
(F) the place above us
(G) people who fight fires
(H) burnings with flames
(I) keep safe from harm
(J) cloud from something burning
🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Where are the fires?
(a) Canada
(b) France
(c) Japan
(d) Australia
2. What is going into the sky?
(a) Trees
(b) Flowers
(c) Balloons
(d) Smoke
3. Where is the smoke going?
(a) Mexico
(b) Italy
(c) United States
(d) India
4. Who needs to stay inside?
(a) Animals
(b) People in cities
(c) Plants
(d) Birds
5. What do people wear to protect themselves?
(a) Hats
(b) Scarves
(c) Masks
(d) Gloves
6. What does the sky look like in many cities?
(a) Gray and foggy
(b) Blue and sunny
(c) Green and windy
(d) Pink and cloudy
7. Who is working hard to stop the fires?
(a) Doctors
(b) Teachers
(c) Farmers
(d) Firefighters
8. What are firefighters trying to do?
(a) Start the fires
(b) Put out the fires
(c) Count the fires
(d) Ignore the fires
🕵️ True or False Questions:
1. Smoke travels to Canada.
2. Fires are happening in Canada.
3. People in New York must stay inside.
4. Schools and camps were closed.
5. The smoke goes into the ground.
6. Air inside is safe to breathe.
7. Outdoor events got cancelled.
8. Firefighters relax often to start fires.
Writing Questions:
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