Some people are helping sick sea rocks called corals. They are using special medicine to make them better. The sea rocks are in a big water place with lots of fish. The people put the medicine on the rocks so they can have baby rocks. They need money from kind people to help them do this.

The sick rocks can die very fast. But one teacher decided to help and learn about fish. She is happy to help the sea rocks. There is a new good medicine that can make the sea rocks better. People hope this will help a lot.

Original news source: Coral reef: How divers are using antibiotics to save sick corals (BBC)

– Charades
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– Vocabulary Pictionary
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– News Summary
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– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group discusses the following questions related to the article:
1. Do you think it is important to help sick sea rocks?
2. How can we raise money to help them?
3. What other ways can we protect the ocean and its creatures?
After the discussion, each group shares their opinions with the class. This activity helps students practice speaking and expressing opinions.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Give each student a few minutes to think about the following question: "What can we do to help sick sea rocks?" Then, students pair up and share their ideas with each other. After a few minutes, pairs can share their ideas with the class. This activity helps students practice speaking and critical thinking skills.

Some people are helping sick sea rocks called ?. They are using special ? to make them better. The sea rocks are in a big ? place with lots of fish. The people put the medicine on the rocks so they can have baby rocks. They need ? from kind people to help them do this. The ? rocks can die very fast. But one teacher ? to help and learn about fish. She is happy to help the sea ?. There is a new good medicine that can make the sea rocks better. People ? this will help a lot.

1. What are some ways people are helping the sick sea rocks called corals?
2. How do you think the sick rocks feel when they get the special medicine?
3. Do you like fish? Why or why not?
4. Why do you think the people need money to help the sea rocks?
5. How would you feel if you were a sick sea rock and someone helped you get better?
6. What do you think the teacher is learning about fish?
7. How do you think the teacher feels about helping the sea rocks?
8. Do you think the new medicine will help the sea rocks a lot? Why or why not?
9. What do you think the sea rocks look like?
10. Have you ever seen a sea rock before? Where?
11. Do you think it's important to take care of the sea rocks? Why or why not?
12. If you could help the sea rocks, what would you do?

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