Image Analysis: Notice &
Wonder
Directions: Look at the image and write down 3 things you notice (key details, main
ideas, or themes) and then write down 3 things you wonder (questions you have
because of the image or things you are curious about when you look at the image).
What •There are three large wind turbines in the image.
do you •The Earth is shown in the background, and it looks like it’s part
notice of the wind turbine blades.
•The turbines are standing in water, reflecting the idea of clean
? energy.
What 1. I wonder if the wind turbines represent global use of
clean energy.
do you 2. I wonder how much energy wind turbines can produce.
wonde 3. I wonder why the Earth is included in the design of the
r? turbines.
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Main Ideas - Paragraphs
Instructions: As you read each paragraph, write down the main idea in the box
provided.
The main idea of this
Global issues are big problems that affect paragraph is…
everyone on our planet. These problems are
so big that one country can't solve them Introduce about global
issues, global issues are
alone. That's why countries work together
serious problems that affect
through organizations like the United Nations
everyone in the world. They
to find solutions. It's super important to are too big for one country
understand these issues because they affect to solve alone, so nations
our future. work together through
groups like the United
Nations to find solutions.
The main idea of this
One of the biggest global issues is poverty. It's paragraph is…
a sad fact that many children die every day
because of poverty and things we could Poverty is one of the biggest
global issues, causing many
actually prevent. This is a tragedy, but it
children to die from
doesn't always make the news. There are also
preventable problems. It
problems with getting enough food to people. also includes food security,
This is called food security, and it means which means making sure
making sure everyone has access to healthy all people have access to
food. enough healthy food.
The main idea of this
Another huge problem is climate change. One paragraph is…
effect of climate change is that sea levels are
rising. This can cause problems for people Poverty is a global issue that
deeply affects real people’s
who live near the coast, as well as for
lives, especially children
businesses. Sustainability is also a big issue,
who suffer or even die from
and it's up to people to address problems like things we could help
climate change, poverty, and hunger. prevent, like hunger and
lack of healthy food.
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Main Ideas - Paragraphs
Instructions: As you read each paragraph, write down the main idea in the box
provided.
The main idea of this
Sometimes, countries can face problems that paragraph is…
make things even harder. For example,
Venezuela has had trouble selling its oil Some countries struggle
even more when powerful
because of actions taken by the United
nations take actions that
States. This can make it difficult for the
affect their economy, like
country to take care of its people. Venezuela having trouble
selling oil. These situations
make it harder for
governments to support and
care for their people.
The main idea of this
There are also global issues related to safety paragraph is…
and security. Some people are worried about
the possibility of big wars between powerful People around the world
worry about safety and
countries. There's also the risk of pandemics,
security because of threats
which are diseases that can spread quickly
like wars between strong
around the world. Some people even worry countries, fast-spreading
about things that could wipe out all of diseases, or even disasters
humanity, like nuclear weapons or advanced that could end human life,
artificial intelligence. such as nuclear weapons or
dangerous technology.
The main idea of this
But it's not all bad news. People all over the paragraph is…
world are working to solve these problems.
For example, in Afghanistan, women are The main idea of the
passage is that, despite
fighting for their rights and freedom, even
challenges, people around
though it's not easy. In Africa, giving to others
the world are working to
and helping the community is a long-standing overcome problems and
tradition. make a positive impact,
such as women fighting for
rights in Afghanistan and
communities helping each
other in Africa.
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Main Ideas - Paragraphs
Instructions: As you read each paragraph, write down the main idea in the box
provided.
The main idea of this
There are lots of ways to help with global paragraph is…
issues. Some people focus on making sure
that important organizations, like the World There are many ways to
help solve global issues,
Bank, make good decisions. Others work to
such as ensuring
improve the lives of farmed animals. By
organizations make good
learning about these issues and working decisions or improving the
together, we can make the world a better lives of farmed animals, and
place. by working together and
learning about these
problems, we can make
world better.
The main idea of this
paragraph is…
The main idea of this
paragraph is…
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Vocabulary Choice Board
Instructions: Pick one activity from the choice board below.
Highlight or circle the activity you plan to complete.
sustainability pandemics artificial Nuclear Long-standing
intelligence weapon
Keeping things going Diseases that spread A type of computer Weapons that use
for a long time very quickly to lots of program that can the power produced having
without using up all people in different learn and solve when a nucleus of a existed or
the resources or places around the problems like a atom is divided or
causing damage. world. human. joined to other
continued for
nucleus a long time.
📝Create Flashcards 🎶Rewrite A Song
📝 Write a Poem For 5 vocabulary words
Rewrite the lyrics of a song
Write a poem that includes create flashcards in the
to include 5 vocabulary
5 vocabulary words in a way following way: one side of
words. Make sure the song
that shows you understand the flash card should have
still makes sense with these
their meaning. Make sure to the word, the other side
new words added in. Make
include a word bank at the should have the definition
sure to include a word bank
bottom of your poem with and a visual that represents
at the bottom of your lyrics
the 5 key words you used the word. Be sure to explain
with the 5 key words you
and their definitions. how the visual represents
used and their definitions.
the word.
🎨 Create a Collage
A collage is when you take
printed images and paste
PICK ONE 💻 Digital Poster
Create a digital poster that
them together to create one
large image. Create a
ACTIVITY includes 5 words with
definitions and an image of
collage of 5 images, one
image representing each TO visual that represents that
word. On the bottom of the
word. On the bottom of the poster, explain how each
collage, explain how each
image represents a word.
COMPLETE image represents a word.
📱Social Media 🎭 Write a Speech
Speeches are usually
Post written to inform people of
📱Make a Slideshow
For each post in the “story” Create a 10 slide
a situation or get people to
have the word, a definition, presentation. In the first
take action. Using 5
and use stickers or emojis slide, introduce the word
vocabulary words in
to further represent the and the definition. In the
meaningful and relevant
word. Make sure to explain second slide, show an
ways, write a speech. Make
how the visuals used image related to the term
sure to include a word bank
represent the word. and explain why you picked
at the bottom of your
Complete for 5 words. that image. Complete for 5
speech with the 5 key words
Download the images and terms.
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3-2-1 Learning
Reflection
Directions: Fill in the boxes below to reflect on your learning. Write down three new
things you learned, two connections you made to what you already know, and one thing
you want to learn more about.
3 THINGS I LEARNED 2 CONNECTIONS I MADE
1 THING I WANT TO LEARN
MORE ABOUT
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Answer and Explain
Directions: For each question, answer the question and then explain why you
picked the answer you did using specific evidence from the text.
Question:1. According to the text, why is it important for countries to work together to
solve global issues?
Pick the Answer Explain: Why did you pick that
answer?
A) Because global issues only affect a few countries.
B) Because global issues are too big for one country to
solve alone.
C) Because working together makes countries more
powerful.
D) Because the United Nations requires all countries to
cooperate.
Question:
2. Based on the text, which of the following is a consequence of
climate change?
Pick the Answer Explain: Why did you pick that
answer?
A) Increased oil production in Venezuela.
B) Rising sea levels that can harm coastal communities and
businesses.
C) Decreased risk of global pandemics.
D) Improved food security in Africa.
Question:
3. According to the text, what is one example of people working to
solve global issues?
Pick the Answer Explain: Why did you pick that
answer?
A) Countries increasing their military spending.
B) Women in Afghanistan fighting for their rights and
freedom.
C) The United States imposing actions on Venezuela.
D) Ignoring the decisions made by the World Bank.
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Short Answer Questions
Directions: Answer each question in complete sentences. Use specific evidence
from the text in each response.
Questio 1. What does the text say is a global issue that leads to
n children dying every day?
Questio 2. According to the text, what does food security
n
mean?
Questio 3. What global safety and security issues does the text mention as potential
n threats to humanity?
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Think - Pair - Share
Instructions: Read and answer the question independently. Compare your
answer with your partners. Work together to prepare what you will share.
1. After reading about global issues like poverty, climate change, and security,
what do you think is the most pressing issue facing the world today and why?
I think…
Before talking to
your partner,
answer the
question using
what you learned
from the reading
and your own
background
knowledge.
My Partner
thinks…
Take notes on your
partners response.
How is it different
from yours? How
is it the same?
We will
share…
Decide together
what you will
share aloud with
others.
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Think - Pair - Share
Instructions: Read and answer the question independently. Compare your
answer with your partners. Work together to prepare what you will share.
2. The text mentions different ways people are trying to solve global issues. Can you think of a
time when you or someone you know took action to address a problem in your community or the
world? What did you learn from that experience?
I think…
Before talking to
your partner,
answer the
question using
what you learned
from the reading
and your own
background
knowledge.
My Partner
thinks…
Take notes on your
partners response.
How is it different
from yours? How
is it the same?
We will
share…
Decide together
what you will
share aloud with
others.
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Think - Pair - Share
Instructions: Read and answer the question independently. Compare your
answer with your partners. Work together to prepare what you will share.
3. The article discusses how global issues affect everyone. How do you see
these issues impacting your own life, and what steps do you think you can take
to make a positive difference?
I think…
Before talking to
your partner,
answer the
question using
what you learned
from the reading
and your own
background
knowledge.
My Partner
thinks…
Take notes on your
partners response.
How is it different
from yours? How
is it the same?
We will
share…
Decide together
what you will
share aloud with
others.
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