Author's purpose

• Engels
• Middelbare school

Do you think everything written has a reason behind why it was written? What are some reasons to write?

Who do you think has the most power in reducing the plastic problem?

governments

communities

large companies

All of the above

Topic:

Today you will learn how we can reduce plastic at the beginning of the plastic life cycle.

Learning Objectives

In addition, here are things you can do after the lesson.

-I can identify the central ideas in an article about the beginning of the plastic life cycle.

-I can identify the author’s point of view in an article about the beginning of the plastic life cycle.

“Plastic is a wonder. It’s malleable, so it can be molded into a variety of useful objects—from bottles to bags to medical supplies.”
What do you think malleable means?

Read and Take Notes

"Five Weird Materials That Could Replace Plastic"

https://northchicagod187.learnzillion.com/resources/608159/

Take notes inside the graphic organizer as you read.

https://northchicagod187.learnzillion.com/resources/608145/

Notes

Take notes inside the graphic organizer as you read.

https://northchicagod187.learnzillion.com/resources/608145/

Pick 1 method.
-State the purpose.
-State evidence
-State author's POV

Which method did you like best?

Sugar + Carbon Dioxide

Edible Water Bottles

Smart Mud

Mushrooms

ShrimpShells