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xercise A. The following objects can all be recycled. Do you know how to say them in English? Match
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the words to the correct pictures.
xercise B. Complete the dialogue about recycling with the words below. There are more words than you
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xercise C. Work in pairs to explain how pollution can harm people and animals’ lives and give tips on
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recycling. Read the next article to get some ideas. Prepare a presentation that lasts 3 minutes.
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Exercise D. Answer the following questions.
What effects do these actions have, according to the poster?
hat objects does the poster suggest you should compost?
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Lesson: Trash for Treasure
Exercise E. Do you remember the video, “Trash for Treasure”? Complete the table.
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xercise F. Work in pairs.
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The next day Kevin decided to go to the swap. Afterwards, he talks to a friend about his experience. Write
a dialogue between Kevin and his friend. Include whether or not he found anything useful, what he
brought to the swap and whether he would go again.
Practice and present the conversation in front of the class. Don’t read! Act out the dialogue! (P)
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xercise G. Write an e-mail to a friend persuading them to come with you to a treasure swap.
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Explain to them why it would be a good idea to go, and suggest what they can bring to a swap.
Use the following phrases to help you:
Maybe you should come with me to the swap.
It’ll be a lot of fun. You wouldn’t believe the great things people throw away!
Just imagine how much you would be able to find at the swap!
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Lesson : Upcycling Workshop
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xercise H. In the computer lesson, you read about an upcycling workshop. Read the following blog post
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about upcycling.
Exercise I. Answer the questions.
How does Gina suggest people upcycle these items?
What do you think of Gina’s upcycling projects? Which of her projects would you like to do? Why?
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xercise H. Persuade your friend to come with you to one of the upcycling workshops you read about in
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the lesson. (P)
Include the following information:
● hich workshop you prefer to attend and why
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● Where the workshop will be held
● Who will be giving the workshop / What his/her experience is
● What you need to bring
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Lesson: Helping the environment
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xercise K. Write a paragraph summarizing the lecture. Be sure to mention: the difference between
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recycling, upcycling, and downcycling; your own examples of upcycling and downcycling; the benefits of
upcycling and downcycling. Follow these steps: 1. Watch the slide show again. 2. Write some notes
before you begin writing. 3. Make sure that your notes are organized. 4. Write in complete sentences. 5.
When you have finished, check your sentences for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (P)
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