One place that has been hit hard is San Buenaventura, which is in the northwest of the country. The fires have destroyed crops, animals, and forests there. A farmer called Rilvert Salinas Pariamo said that the fires have been made worse by the hot weather, which has made things even worse.
Even though it's been really tough, some people in San Buenaventura have been doing amazing things to help the animals. There are some really nice pictures that show a mum and her son looking after a raccoon, two men giving water and fruit to animals, and a raccoon enjoying the food that the locals have left out. There's also a park ranger called Radamir Sevillanos who has been looking for animals that are hurt or stuck.
These people are showing how strong and kind their community is, even when things are really hard. It's a reminder that we all need to work together to protect the environment and the animals that live in it. The fires in Bolivia show us how serious climate change is, and that we need to take action now.
Original news source: Bolivia wildfires: Locals care for animals affected by blazes (BBC)
π Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Give each group a copy of the article.
3. Instruct the students to read the article together and summarize the main points in 3-5 sentences.
4. After they have finished, have each group share their summaries with the class.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions:
1. Write the following question on the board: "Do you think enough is being done to protect the environment and animals from the effects of climate change?"
2. Give each student a piece of paper and ask them to write "Agree," "Disagree," or "Undecided" at the top.
3. Instruct the students to walk around the classroom and ask their classmates the question, noting down their responses.
4. After a few minutes, have the students tally up the responses and share the results with the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions:
1. Write a list of vocabulary words from the article on the board (e.g. hectares, crops, raccoon, climate change).
2. Divide the class into two teams.
3. Have one student from each team come to the front of the class.
4. Give each student a vocabulary word from the list.
5. The students must draw a picture on the board to represent the word, while their teammates try to guess what it is.
6. The first team to correctly guess the word gets a point.
7. Repeat with new students and words until all the vocabulary words have been used.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into small groups.
2. Give each group a piece of paper and ask them to draw a line down the middle, creating two columns.
3. Instruct the students to discuss the pros and cons of asking for help from other countries to combat the fires in Bolivia.
4. Have the students write their ideas in the respective columns on the paper.
5. After they have finished, ask each group to share their ideas with the class and facilitate a class discussion.
– Future Predictions
Instructions:
1. Write the following prompt on the board: "What do you think will happen if we don't take action to combat climate change?"
2. Give each student a few minutes to think about their response.
3. Instruct the students to pair up and take turns sharing their predictions with their partner.
4. After they have finished, have a few pairs share their predictions with the class and facilitate a class discussion.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
About 3 million hectares have been affected by the fires in Bolivia.
The fires have been particularly bad for the animals in Bolivia because they have been left without anywhere to go.
The President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, has asked for help from other countries because of the fires in Bolivia.
San Buenaventura is located in the northwest of Bolivia.
The fires in San Buenaventura have destroyed crops, animals, and forests.
According to Rilvert Salinas Pariamo, the hot weather has made the fires worse.
Some examples of the amazing things people in San Buenaventura have done to help the animals include looking after a raccoon, giving water and fruit to animals, and searching for hurt or stuck animals.
The situation in Bolivia reminds us about the seriousness of climate change and the need to take action to protect the environment and the animals that live in it.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In , there have been big fires that have caused a lot of damage to the land. About 3 million have been affected, which is a huge area. This has been really bad for the in Bolivia, because they have been left without anywhere to go and they need help. The President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, has asked for help from other because part of the Amazon rainforest is in Bolivia. One place that has been hit hard is San Buenaventura, which is in the northwest of the country. The have destroyed crops, animals, and forests there. A farmer called Salinas said that the fires have been made by the hot weather, which has made things even worse. Even though it's been really tough, some in San Buenaventura have been doing amazing to help the animals. There are some really nice pictures that show a mum and her son looking after a raccoon, two men water and fruit to animals, and a raccoon the food that the locals have left out. There's also a park ranger called Radamir Sevillanos who has been for animals that are hurt or stuck. These people are showing how strong and kind their community is, even when things are really hard. It's a that we all need to work together to protect the environment and the animals that live in it. The fires in Bolivia show us how serious change is, and that we need to take now.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a wildfire and what kind of damage can it cause?
2. How would you feel if your home was destroyed by a wildfire?
3. Do you think it's important for countries to help each other in times of natural disasters? Why or why not?
4. What do you think motivates people to help animals in need during a crisis?
5. How would you feel if you saw someone helping an injured animal? Why?
6. What are some ways you can help protect the environment in your daily life?
7. Do you think climate change is a serious issue? Why or why not?
8. How do you think climate change affects animals and their habitats?
9. Have you ever witnessed or experienced a natural disaster? How did it make you feel?
10. What actions do you think governments should take to prevent wildfires and protect the environment?
11. Do you think it's important for communities to come together during times of crisis? Why or why not?
12. Why do you think the article mentions that the fires in Bolivia show how serious climate change is?
13. What are some ways you can raise awareness about climate change and its impact on animals?
14. How do you think the animals in Bolivia feel after losing their homes and habitats?
15. What can individuals do to support and help animals affected by natural disasters?
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