What do we know about deforestation and news papers?

What does it mean to cut down lots of trees?

• Turning trees into things like tables and chairs

• Planting new trees

• Cutting down many trees over a big area

• Keeping trees and forests safe

What part of a newspaper article tells us right away what the story is about?

Why is cutting down lots of trees a problem?

• Cutting down trees causes loss of animal homes, changes the weather, and harms nature.

• Cutting down trees does not affect the weather.

• Cutting down trees helps more plants and animals to live and keeps nature healthy.

• Cutting down trees is important for making money and building things.

What does deforestation mean?

• Chopping down trees in a forest.

• Planting more trees in a forest.

• Building homes in a forest.

• Picking up leaves in a forest.

Why is cutting down lots of trees a problem?

• It makes less oxygen for us to breathe.

• It destroys homes for animals.

• It puts more harmful air into the atmosphere.

• It makes the soil better.

What is the impact of deforestation?

• Many animals lose their homes.

• There are more animals.

• The air gets cleaner.

• There is less dirt washing away.

How can deforestation be reduced?

• Planting more trees.
• Burning recycled paper.

• Cutting down more trees.
• Burning forests.

What is a newspaper article?

• A piece of writing that provides information about current events.
• A type of tree found in forests.
• A tool used for cutting down trees.
• A machine used for collecting leaves.

Why do people write newspaper articles?

• To share news and important things happening around us.

• To make money by selling more newspapers.

• To tell made-up stories that are fun to read.

• To get people to buy certain things.

What parts do you find in a newspaper article?

• Headline, byline, lead paragraph, and body.

• Characters, setting, and plot.

• Rhyming words and rhythm.

• Colours and illustrations.