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Ocean Garbage

Discussion Starters

High Int

Teens & Adults

Grades 9–12

Students read about the environmental threats of ocean garbage. This lesson includes reading, vocabulary tasks, and discussion questions about ocean garbage.

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Vocabulary
  • debris
  • current
  • microplastic
  • the naked eye
  • ingest
  • hazard
  • plankton
  • malnutrition
  • entangle
  • nuisance
  • litter
  • sewer
Grammar
  • look / appear / feel
  • adjective vs. adverb
PDF Content
  • reading
  • vocabulary review tasks
  • discussion questions
  • audio
Task Content
  • Warm-Up Video(Reference)
  • Vocabulary Preview A(Matching)
  • Vocabulary Preview B(Matching)
  • Read & Listen(Reference)
  • Comprehension(Multiple-Choice)
  • Vocabulary Review(Multiple-Choice)
  • Discussion(Reference)
  • Listen & Type(Type in the Blanks)
  • Personal Response(Speaking Task)