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Going to for plans
Reading Activity:
Voices for the Planet: A Tale of Community, Culture, and Conservation
One sunny afternoon in the community park, Carlos Martinez was going to teach an outdoor language class. He thought, “I’m going to make language learning fun and interactive today.” As he set up his teaching materials, he noticed a poster about a local clean-up event organized by Sophia Roberts, Maya’s sister. “Sophia is passionate about the environment,” Carlos thought. “She’s going to inspire a lot of people to care for the park.”
Meanwhile, Elena Rodriguez, always curious about new cultures, was going to join the clean-up. She believed, “This is going to be a great opportunity to practice languages and learn more about sustainability.” She grabbed her camera, thinking, “I’m going to document the event and share it with my students.”
At the same time, Maya Roberts was preparing for an environmental research trip. “I’m going to explore diverse ecosystems and study their conservation status,” she planned. Her mother, Carmen, was proud of Maya’s adventurous spirit. “She’s going to make a significant impact with her research,” Carmen thought.
Going to for plans
Liam and his best friend, Jack Morrison, were planning their next adventure. Liam said, “We’re going to travel to the Amazon Rainforest next month. It’s going to be our most exciting trip yet!” Jack, the photographer, was thrilled. “I’m going to capture the beauty of the rainforest through my lens,” he anticipated.
The day of the clean-up, everyone was going to meet at the park, but the weather had other plans. It started raining heavily. Carlos thought, “We were going to have an outdoor class today, but now we have to find an alternative.” Similarly, Elena was going to document the event, but she realized, “I was going to show my students the importance of community involvement, but maybe I can still do that indoors.”
Despite the rain, the community’s spirit wasn’t dampened. They moved the clean-up and the language class indoors, focusing on environmental education and language exchange. “We were going to clean the park,” Sophia said, “but we’re still making a positive impact by learning and planning for future projects.”
As they gathered, they shared their stories and plans, each person contributing to a richer understanding of cultures, conservation, and the power of community. “We’re going to come back stronger and more prepared,” they promised each other, looking forward to the many adventures and projects ahead.
Activity Instructions: Matching Titles to Paragraphs
Objective: After reading a series of paragraphs, you will receive a list of titles that are mixed up. Your task is to read each paragraph carefully and match it with the correct title from the list.
Steps:
- Read All Paragraphs: Begin by reading all the paragraphs provided to you. Take your time to understand the content and theme of each paragraph.
- Review the Titles: Once you have read all the paragraphs, look at the list of titles given. These titles are in a scrambled order and do not correspond to the paragraphs as listed.
- Match Titles to Paragraphs: Your task is to match each title with the appropriate paragraph. Think about the main idea or event described in each paragraph and select the title that best fits.
- Write Down Your Answers: For each paragraph, write down the number of the paragraph and the title you believe matches it. For example, if you think the first title in the list goes with the third paragraph, write “Paragraph 3: [Title].”
Titles to Match:
- Rain Changes the Day’s Plans
- Making the Best of a Rainy Day
- Liam and Jack’s Exciting Travel Plan
- Setting Up for a Fun Language Class
- Maya Gets Ready for a Big Trip
- Sharing Stories and Making Promises
- Elena’s Plan to Learn and Help
Tips:
- Focus on the main activity or character’s goal in each paragraph to find clues for the matching title.
- Don’t rush. Take your time to think about each match carefully.
- If you’re unsure, move on to the next one and come back later. Sometimes matching other titles can help you by elimination.
Goal: Try to match all titles correctly to demonstrate your understanding of the text and its main ideas.
Good luck, and have fun with the activity!
Answers:
- Setting Up for a Fun Language Class
- Elena’s Plan to Learn and Help
- Maya Gets Ready for a Big Trip
- Liam and Jack’s Exciting Travel Plan
- Rain Changes the Day’s Plans
- Making the Best of a Rainy Day
- Sharing Stories and Making Promises
My Multiple Choice Planning and Adapting: A ‘Going To’ Adventure QuizQuiz
This quiz tests your understanding of future plans and changes using "going to." Read about how a group's outdoor plans change and how they adapt. Focus on their actions and intentions.
