Text interpretation activity, proposed for students in the sixth or seventh year of elementary school, with questions based on the text “Day of the tree”.
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Text for questions 01 to 07
Tree Day is celebrated in Brazil on September 21st and its main objective is to raise awareness about the preservation of this valuable asset. The date, which is different in other parts of the world, was chosen because of the beginning of spring, which starts on September 23 in the southern hemisphere.
The tree is a great symbol of nature and is one of the most important natural resources we have. The various existing tree species are essential for life on Earth because they increase the humidity of the air thanks to evapotranspiration, prevent erosion, produce oxygen in the photosynthesis process, reduce temperature and provide shade and shelter for some species animals.
In addition, among the various existing tree species, there are several fruit plants, such as mango, lemon, guava, avocado, peach and orange.
In addition to producing food, trees also have other economic applications. The wood they produce serves as raw material for the creation of furniture and even houses. The cellulose extracted from these plants, mainly pine and eucalyptus, is essential for paper production. In addition, some species have applicability in the pharmaceutical industry because they have important compounds.
Due to the large number of uses and urban expansion, trees are constantly exterminated, which results in large deforested areas. Deforestation directly affects the lives of the entire population, which starts to face erosion, siltation of rivers, reduced rainfall and relative humidity, desertification and loss of biodiversity.
As such, September 21 should be seen as a day of reflection on our attitudes towards this important natural wealth. This day is much more than the symbolic act of planting a tree and should be seen as a moment of change in attitude and awareness that our actions affect future generations. It is also important to be aware of the importance of conservation, as well as the need to create public policies to combat the illegal exploitation of trees.
Curiosities:
http://brasilescola.uol.com.br/datas-comemorativas/dia-da-arvore.htm
1) According to the text, what is the purpose of commemorating the day of the tree?
2) Why, in Brazil, do we celebrate Tree Day on a different date than other countries in the world? Explain.
3) How important is the tree to life on Earth? Explain.
4) Research the meaning of the word “evapotranspiration”.
5) Give examples where trees contribute to the growth of our country's economy.
6) What are the problems caused by deforestation? Explain.
7) According to the text, how should September 21st be celebrated? Comment.
8) Do an analysis and try to remember a tree that was or is meaningful to you. Comment on it. What does it represent to you?
9) Do you think man should love and preserve trees? Explain why?
10) Make a narrative text and write about the trees. Show your reader that the preservation of trees is a matter of common sense, as they are not only beautiful but also useful and necessary. Cut out a tree and write your text inside it. After the correction of your (ua) teacher (a) make a mural together with your colleagues.
By Rosiane Fernandes Silva – Graduated in Letters
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