What is recycling, and why is it important? — Reading Comprehension
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14
Grades
- 2
- 3
- 4
Standards
- RI.3.1
- RI.4.1
- 4.ESS2.D
- 4-ESS3
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This passage introduces the concept of recycling to children. It explains recycling as the process of turning used materials into new products. The text lists common recyclable items and highlights how recycling saves energy, conserves resources, and reduces landfill waste. It connects recycling to reduced greenhouse gas emissions from landfills and the conservation of natural resources like trees and minerals. By emphasizing how recycling is an everyday action that helps protect the environment, the passage encourages children to participate in and understand the importance of recycling practices.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
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- • Comprehension improvement
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- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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