Nature's Warning

With the help of this blog, we'll study about Chapter 3: Nature's Warning.

Listen and understand the above survey on floods.

Did-You-Know 💡

Six inches of fast-moving water is enough to knock a person down.

66% of flood-related deaths are due to drivers attempting to drive through water that is too deep.

New land development can increase the risk of flooding.

A flash flood is the sudden and rapid flooding of an area that is prone to flooding.

Listening Activity 1 (Bar Graph)

Instruction: Based on the audio, complete the bar graph with the correct causes of floods.

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Listening Activity 2 (Multi-flow Map)

Instruction: Based on the audio, fill in the multi-flow map with the effects of floods.

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SPEAKING ACTIVITY 1 (Flood 101)

Instruction:

1. Watch the video about Flood Safety Tips.

Speaking Activity 2 (Use Less!)

Instruction: 

1. Identify the three items above.

2. Answer the question below verbally.

SPEAKING ACTIVITY 3 (Drawings for Reuse)

Instruction:

1. In pairs, draw how you would reuse one of the items on any drawing platform. (Sample of drawing are shown in the picture above)

2. Upload your drawing on Padlet with the column provided and present it.

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Read and understand the above leaflet on haze.

Glossary:

moderate   = average in intensity

irritation     = inflammation or discomfort

hazardous = risky; dangerous

particles    = a minute portion of matter

Useful Tips to Survive the Haze Season:

Stay indoors and Stay hydrated

Keep your home clean and dust-free

Use an N95 mask when you go out

Wash your face & hand regularly

Reading Activity 1 (Match the Meaning)

Instruction: Based on the leaflet, fill in the table with an appropriate word from the text.

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Reading Activity 2 (True or False)

Instruction: Based on the leaflet, state whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

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Writing Activity 1 (Summary Essay)

Instruction:  Based on the poster given, evaluate the poster based on the following criteria. Write a short summary and post it on Padlet.

1. Overall appearance

Disorganized:  Poor choice of colours, text and graphics

Interesting: Good use of colours, text, and graphics

Very interesting: Excellent choice of colours, text and graphics

2. Text/Graphic balance

Too small: Difficult to read

Balanced: Text and graphics are well organized in the poster

3. Text size

Too small: Very difficult to read

Easy to read: Good choice of font

4. Organization and Flow

The message is not clear: Difficult to understand as the text is scattered

Good flow of ideas: Easy to understand

5. Summary

I like/do not like the poster…

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Writing Activity 2 (Professional Email)

Instruction: 

You are a member of the Environment Club in your school. The club has conducted a survey on some anti eco-friendly activities which are contributing to global warming. 

Use the guidelines above to write an email of complaint to the Principal of your school.

Upload your email on Padlet.

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Writing Activity 3 (Earth Day Poem)

Instruction: 

Write a simple poem about Earth Day.

Upload your poem on Padlet.

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