Reading III

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Reading III

Welcome! You need a laptop, a notebook and a pen.

Planning

Discuss turtle knowledge

Clip: sea turtles

Reading + vocabulary

Exercises

What do you know about turtles?

What could "world turtle day" be?
Why would it exist?

What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?

Read the text

Finish the wordlist. --> Use a dictionary!

Pick at least 3 words in the text to add to the word list.

Make the exercises

Mark the relevant information in the text.

Finished early? --> Practice words & birds

Answers

1: B. "The goal is to bring attention to turtle conservation."

2: D. "These threats include habitat destruction, pollution, and illegal pet trade."

3: C. "There are many ways to participate in World Turtle Day. Some people choose to volunteer at local animal shelters."

Answers

4: C. "Schools often organize activities for students. These activities can include art projects, reading books, or watching documentaries about turtles."

5: A. "Turtles have been around for millions of years."

6: B. "There are different types of turtles found all over the world. Some live in the ocean, while others live in freshwater or on land."

Answers

7: C. "Pollution also harms turtles. Plastic waste in the oceans is especially dangerous for sea turtles."

8: B. ''People can help by reducing their plastic use and cleaning up litter." 

9: A. "Simple actions can make a big impact on turtles' lives."

10: A. "Supporting laws and regulations that protect turtle habitats is also crucial."