Minds On
Let’s explore recycling
People Cleaning Up the Park
Recycling Bins
Family Working on Recycling
Metal Cans Prepared for Recycling
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
After exploring the images. What do you notice?
Let’s consider recycling.
- Is recycling important?
- Do you recycle?
- Why is it important to reduce the creation of garbage?
- What items go into the recycling box?
- How do you get others to recycle?
Share your ideas with a partner, if possible.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Action
Asking questions
Let’s explore the following episode of TVOK News where Daniel discusses recycling.
Asking questions is one strategy we can use to collect information and develop an understanding of the topic. We can ask questions before, during, and after exploring an oral text to develop a deep understanding of the main ideas in the text.
Before: What are some questions you might have before starting the video?
During: Think about the ideas presented and consider if you have any questions.
After: Reflect on what you have learned and consider any questions you might have.
Examples for different questions
Press the following tabs to explore a variety of example questions.
What kinds of recycling ideas will Daniel present in the video?
Evidence from oral text:
Daniel presents a recycled project in the Netherlands. They make floating islands out of garbage.
I wonder how many platforms are in the park?
Evidence from the oral text:
There are 28 platforms.
Do we have a program like this in our community?
I want to do something to help with recycling! Maybe, someone, I know in my community will have some ideas about what I can do to help.
What are your questions?
What were some of the questions you had before, during and after the video?
You can record your ideas by completing the Questions About Oral Text in your notebook or using the following fillable activity document. If you wish, you can also create an audio recording, or use any method of your choice.
What did you learn?
Did you learn any new information from the presenter?
Use the Main Idea and Details graphic organizer to record the main ideas in this video, in your notebook or using the following fillable activity document.
Explore the Main Idea and Details – Filled-in as an example.
Press the Activity button to access the Main Idea and Details – Filled-in.
Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)Consolidation
Recycling – TVOK News!
Let’s explore another TVOK News video about recycling. In order to create a deep understanding of the oral text, you may use the:
- before, during, and after questions strategy
then
- the Main Idea and Details Organizer
or another recording method of your choice.
Before, during and after questions strategy
What were some of the questions you had before, during, and after the video?
You can record your ideas by completing the Questions About Oral Text in your notebook or using the following fillable activity document. If you wish, you can also create an audio recording, or use any method of your choice.
The Main Idea and Details organizer
What new information did you learn?
Use the Main Idea and Details graphic organizer to record the main ideas in this video, in your notebook or using the following fillable activity document.
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
Let’s consider the Minds On section questions again. Now that you have explored different oral texts about recycling. Has your thinking changed?
- Is recycling important?
- Do you recycle?
- Why is it important to reduce the creation of garbage?
- What items go into the recycling box?
- How do you get others to recycle?
Share your ideas with a partner, if possible.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Reflection
As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.