Let's Manage Solid Waste : Small Changes Can Make A Big Difference!

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Educación Secundaria

English: Level A2

WEEK 26

Let’s Manage Solid Waste*


Activity 1 Small changes can make a big difference!

LET’S SELF-ASSESS!
Los residuos sólidos están contaminando nuestro planeta. Se ha incrementado el uso exagerado de
residuos sólidos durante la cuarentena y solo cerca del 9% se recicla. ¿Qué materiales reciclables
tenemos en casa? ¿Podría convertirlos en otros objetos útiles? ¿Qué pasos debo seguir para crear
estos objetos con materiales reciclados? ¿Puedo compartir en inglés ideas que permitan reciclar
residuos sólidos?
Expresa cuánto sabes en inglés con las frases en la parte superior de la tabla. Marca con una “X”
donde creas conveniente. Aquí, no hay respuestas correctas. Solo responde con honestidad.

Not at all Somewhat W Very well


ell
Can I do it?

1. Can I identify the main information


in a short-illustrated set of
instructions in English?

2. Can I organize a set of step by


step instructions correctly in
English?
3. Can I describe the sequence of a
set of instructions in a simple
and short text in English?

LEAD IN
Match the recycled materials they used to make each house1.
1 2 3

A. plastic bottles B. paper C. beer cans

Material elaborado en colaboración con el British Council y RELO Andes de la Embajada de Estados Unidos.

1. Extraído de Glink, I. (2017, enero 23). 8 homes made from recycled materials. https://www.cbsnews.com/media/8-
homes- made-from-recycled-materials/
THE BENEFITS OF RECYCLING

RECYCLING HELPS
SUSTAIN OUR IT CONSERVES
ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR NATURAL
FUTURE RESOURCES
GENERATIONS

IT REDUCES THE
POLLUTION AND RECYCLING
LANDFILL WASTE INDUSTRY
CREATES
MORE JOBS

americanenglish.state.gov American English at State A E

LISTEN AND READ


Listen to and read the instructions about how to create a new object from recycled materials:

Christmas is coming soon, and we can learn how to make Christmas ornaments from
recycled materials. Remember, small changes can make a big difference!
Today we are going to make a snowman! Follow the instructions.

How to Make a Snowman from Recycled Materials

Materials:
1. one old, white sock 5. buttons of different sizes
2. scissors 6. two shoelaces or pieces of string
3. sand 7. glue
4. one small piece of fabric

Instructions:

1 First, cut the sock in half. Be 2 Then tie one end of the sock with
. careful with the scissors! . a shoelace or string.
Make sure it is very tight.
3 Fold the sock inside out. Now you 4 After that, fill the sock with sand,
. have a smaller sock. . rice or any other grain you can
find.

5 Tie the other shoelace and make the 6 Fold the other part of the sock to make
. snowman’s head. The head should be . the hat. You can use a small piece of
smaller than the body. fabric to make the scarf.

7 Finally, use small buttons to 8 Now, you have a snowman to


. make the eyes and large buttons . decorate your house with or to
for the body. give as a present.

Be creative and add your own personal touch for your snowman.Look around your
house, use your imagination, and turn trash into treasures!
Christmas is a time to give, and by recycling we are helping the planet. Just
imagine, if we all recycled, we could make a huge difference in the world!
LET’S PRACTISE!

PRACTISE - EXERCISE 1:
Match the instructions with the correct picture. Write the instructions in the correct order in the box and
add sequence words. Follow the example:
A B
Paint the coaster with your favourite colour. B

Roll the newspaper sheets to make long sticks. E

Glue the sticks and roll them to make the coasters.


C

Cut the newspaper into sheets of the same size. A


C D
Use your coasters to protect your table. D

Sequece words

Instructions to Make Newspaper Coaster:

1. First, cut the newspaper into sheets of the same size.

2. After that, roll the newspaper sheets to make long sticks.

3. Then glue the sticks and roll them to make the coasters.

4. Next, paint the coaster with your favourite colour.

5. Finally, use you coaster to protect your table.

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