One Monday, Principal Nguyen held an assembly. “Our school is starting a new recycling program!” he announced.
“I hope that doesn’t mean more homework,” Ali whispered.
“Shh,” Yasmin whispered back.
Principal Nguyen explained.
“Factories can make new things out of old things we no longer need. That is recycling. It’s one way to help clean up our planet.”
He showed the students a symbol.
“This symbol means an item can be recycled. Starting tomorrow, the whole school will collect plastic and metal items for recycling.”
“Hooray!” Yasmin said. “I want to help make the planet clean!”
“I just want lunch!” said Ali.
Emma yawned.
Comprehension Questions
1. Who is excited to recycle?
A. Emma
B. Ali
C. Yasmin
2. How will the students know if they can recycle something?
A. It will have a special symbol on it
B. It will be a special color
C. It will be on a list Principal Nguyen gives them
A. It will have a special symbol on it
B. It will be a special color
C. It will be on a list Principal Nguyen gives them
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.