The Great Barrier Reef is in trouble because the water is getting too hot. The water is hotter now than it has been in 400 years. This makes the coral sick and turns them white, which is called bleaching. Scientists are worried because this has happened five times in the last ten years. They say we need to help the reef by stopping the water from getting even hotter.

Scientists looked at old coral to see how the water has changed over time. They found that the last ten years were the hottest. Dr. Benjamin Henley, a scientist, is worried but thinks we can help if we act fast. Coral needs algae to stay healthy, but hot water makes them lose the algae. If we don't help, the coral might not survive.

Original news source: 400-year record heat threat to Great Barrier Reef (BBC)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will take turns acting out key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., coral, bleaching, hot water) without speaking, while the other students guess the word. This helps them engage with the vocabulary in a fun way.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Students will draw a scene related to the article (like the Great Barrier Reef or coral bleaching) on the board while their classmates guess what it is. This reinforces understanding of the topic and vocabulary.
– MIND MAP
Instructions: In small groups, students will create a mind map on the board about the Great Barrier Reef. They should include key ideas from the article, such as "coral," "hot water," "bleaching," and "help." This activity helps with organizing thoughts and connecting ideas.
– TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
Instructions: Each student will come up with two true statements and one false statement about the Great Barrier Reef based on the article. The group will then guess which statement is the lie. This encourages critical thinking and comprehension of the text.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students will discuss in pairs or small groups whether they think humans should take action to help the Great Barrier Reef. After discussing, they will share their opinions with the class. This promotes speaking practice and encourages sharing ideas related to environmental issues.

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1. What is your favorite animal in the ocean?
2. How would you feel if the ocean got too hot?
3. Do you like to swim in the ocean? Why or why not?
4. What is a coral? Do you think they are pretty?
5. How would you feel if the coral died?
6. Do you think we should help the ocean? Why?
7. What is your favorite color of coral?
8. How do you think we can help the ocean?
9. Do you think it is important to keep the water cool? Why?
10. What is a scientist? Do you want to be a scientist?
11. How would you feel if you saw sick coral?
12. Do you like to learn about the ocean? Why or why not?

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