Celebrating Earth Day Through Children's Literature

What are the two main components that make up planet Earth?

• Mountains and forests

• Land and sea

• Clouds and sky

• Rivers and lakes

What does The Lorax do to protect the trees?

• He cuts down trees

• He plants more trees

• He waters the trees

• He speaks for the trees

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What was the main cause of the environmental issues in 'The Lorax'?

• Natural disasters

• Excessive chopping of Truffula trees

• Pollution from factories

• Overfishing in the ocean

What did Finn find in the ocean instead of fish?

• Treasure

• Natural minerals

• Plastic waste

• Different species of fish

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What can individuals do to help reduce ocean pollution?

• Throw waste into rivers

• Use more plastic

• Increase industrial waste

• Participate in beach clean-ups

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Which bird is known for mimicking the sounds of other birds and even mechanical noises?

• American Robin

• Northern Mockingbird

• Northern Cardinal

• Tufted Titmouse

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What does Chloe Goodheart recommend using to get a better look at birds during birdwatching?

• Camera

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Magnifying glass

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What was MaVynee Betsch's role in preserving American Beach?

• She was a tour guide

• She was a developer

• She was a lifeguard

• She was a caretaker and activist

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does Miss Rumpius do to make the world more beautiful?

• Writes books

• Paints murals

• Cleans beaches

• Plants lupines

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is essential for a flower to turn sunlight into food?

• Chlorophyll

• Roots

• Petals

• Pollen