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.
Original news source: Canada fires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities – BBC News (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
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.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
In Canada.
Smoke is going up into the sky.
The smoke is traveling to the United States.
Because the air is not safe to breathe.
Outdoor events, schools, and camps are being cancelled.
The sky looks gray and foggy.
Firefighters are working hard to stop the fires.
π§βοΈ 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.
π¬ 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
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
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