Urban Farming

A rural area is one that...

• in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
• refers to a big city. 
• one that is full of cars, subways, and trains. 
• is full of skyscrapers and industrial parks.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Agriculture is...

• the science or practice of farming to provide food and other products for consumers. 
• The practice of designing clothing for people in big cities. 
• The practice of designing buildings. 
• The practice of hunting for food and sustenance. 

Localizing food production through urban farming provides...

• aesthetic, health, environmental,and economic benefits.
• families with things to do.
• children with an abundance of chores.
• students with an opportunity to go to college. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

If someone lives in an urban area, they are living in a ....

• city
• farm
• apartment
• house

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

To cultivate produce means to...

• prepare and work on land to create and raise crops. 
• to create a farm.
• to live on a farm
• to live with animals and crops

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If someone is devoted to farming, they would probably spend their weekends...

• sleeping in.
• getting up early to take care of their crops and animals. 
• planning to move away from their farm.
• playing Call of Duty with their friends. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).

• exploit
• expire
• extend
• end

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In general, what is the topic of this reading?

• the Earth’s overpopulation

• urban alternatives to current agricultural practices

• farms in space

• vertical farming

How can we prevent food wasting?

• We should buy more fast-food, we don't have to prepare it at home.

• We can eat more spicy food, it is so delicious!

• We mustn't throw away food which can be reused.

• We should eat in restaurants, so not to throw away food at home.

Who should care about food waste?

• Only mother because she cooks dinners.

• Only father because he goes for shopping.

• Only kids because they eat the least among of all.

• Everyone should be aware of food wasting because it's our common responsibility.