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End Plastic Pollution
Reading week 5 session 2
1 star - Miss Crook's English set
2 stars - Ms White/Mrs Howells' and Mrs Vokes' English set
3 stars - Mrs Lenza's and Miss Dipietro's English sets
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Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues.
Today's reading activity will focus on this topic.
Before you begin answering the comprehension questions, have a think about the following...
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Skim and scan the text.
What is the purpose of this text?
What makes you think this?
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What vocabulary are you unsure of?
What do you think it means?
Which strategy could you use to try and help you understanding the meaning of the word?
(TOP TIPS: read around the word, try and replace it or look for clues within the word!)
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Can you summarise what you've read in your own words?
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Now try working your way through the comprehension questions...
Think really carefully about what the question is asking you to do. Which VIPERS skill will you be able to apply?
Once you've finished, go back and check your answers carefully!
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TOP TIPS FOR GETTING AS MANY MARKS AS POSSIBLE!
- keep looking back at the text
- don't repeat the same point in one answer - if you are asked to make 2 points, make sure they are 2 different points!
- keep your answers concise
- answer every question
