MATERIAL: Daily News Article
CATEGORY: Health
TITLE: Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year
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UNLOCKING WORD MEANINGS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. asthma [AZ-muh]
Additional Information: This word is used in a medical context.
2. swamp [swomp]
Additional Information: A related verb is overwhelm.
3. prolonged [pruh-LAWNGD]
Additional Information: Its verb form is prolong.
4. irritant [IR-i-tnt]
Additional Information: The verb form of the word is irritate.
5. combustion [kuhm-BUHS-chuhn]
Additional Information: The adjective form of this word is combustible.
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SYNONYMS
1. asthma - breathing difficulty, respiratory illness, bronchial condition
2. swamp - overload, overwhelm, flood
3. prolonged - extended, lengthy, continued
4. irritant - annoyance, discomfort, bother
5. combustion - burning, ignition, fire
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DEFINITION:
1. asthma - a medical condition that makes it difficult to breathe because the airways become narrow or swollen
2. swamp - to give someone or something such a large amount of work, people, or things that it becomes difficult to manage
3. prolonged - continuing for a longer time than usual or expected
4. irritant - a substance or thing that causes discomfort, irritation, or an unpleasant reaction
5. combustion - the process of burning that produces heat, light, or energy
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FREE CONVERSATION/DISCUSSION:
1. What do you think causes most wildfires today?
2. How can wildfire smoke affect people’s health?
3. Why do you think asthma is becoming more common?
4. What can communities do to reduce exposure to smoke?
5. How does air pollution relate to respiratory diseases?
6. What are some ways to protect yourself during wildfire season?
7. How can governments help prevent wildfires?
8. What are the long-term effects of breathing polluted air?
9. Why is clean air important for public health?
10. How can technology help monitor air quality?
11. What role does climate change play in wildfires?
12. How can people with asthma stay safe during smoky conditions?
13. What are some natural ways to improve air quality?
14. How does wildfire smoke travel across regions?
15. What can schools do to protect students during wildfires?
16. Why do you think wildfire smoke kills so many people each year?
17. How can we raise awareness about air pollution dangers?
18. What are the signs that air quality is poor?
19. How can cities prepare for wildfire emergencies?
20. What are the benefits of planting more trees?
21. How does prolonged exposure to smoke affect the lungs?
22. What are irritants found in wildfire smoke?
23. How does combustion contribute to air pollution?
24. What can individuals do to reduce fire risks?
25. How can media help educate people about wildfire safety?
26. What are the challenges in controlling wildfires?
27. How can firefighters protect themselves from smoke?
28. What lessons can we learn from countries with frequent wildfires?
29. How can we balance development and environmental protection?
30. What do you think the future of wildfire prevention looks like?
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