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The poison of smoke
Textbook: Part 3, pp. 36–38
GoalListen to an audio text and decide if statements are true or false; know the harm of burning leaves and alternatives.
New words
fallen leaves · xazonsmoke · tutuncompost · kompostharmful · zararli
Explanation
The textbook has the audio text “Tutun zahri” (The poison of smoke) about the harm of burning leaves in autumn. We do not retell it; we listen to our own audio text. Smoke from burning leaves irritates eyes and airways and is especially dangerous for small children and sick people. Fire can also start a blaze, so children never play with fire and do not go near it without adults. Leaves can be gathered, composted or spread under trees instead of being burned; they feed the soil.
Worked examples
Audio text “Fallen leaves”. In autumn tree leaves fall and cover the street like a yellow carpet. Some people burn them, and then heavy smoke settles over the street. Smoke stings the eyes, worsens coughing and pollutes the air. Instead, the leaves can be gathered and left to rot in a compost pit in a corner of the yard. After a year they turn into good fertiliser for the soil. When the air is clean we all breathe well.
True/false: 1) Smoke stings the eyes – true. 2) Leaves give no benefit to the soil – false.
Class activity
“Yes – no”: after the audio text the teacher says statements; children answer “yes” (raise hand) or “no” (stand).
Practice
1
What covered the street in autumn?
Fallen tree leaves
2
What does smoke harm?
The eyes, the airways and the air
3
What can be done instead of burning leaves?
Gather them and make compost
4
What does compost become?
Fertiliser for the soil
5
Why do children not light fires?
There is a risk of fire and burns.