Rachel Carson

1. Rachel Carson's book warned people about:
The effects of dangerous chemical pesticides
2. What is the name of Rachel Carson's book?
Silent Spring
3. Rachel's book was written in a hurry and contained incorrect statements.
False
4. Rachel Carson's book made no difference; DDT is still being widely used.
False
5. Chemical companies attacked Rachel's book and said she was a troublemaker.
True
6. Rachel Carson was recognized for her contribution to the Earth by:
All of the above
7. What does the word "posthumously" mean in paragraph 8?
With great ceremony and honor
8. Rachel's book showed that all living things are:
Connected

9.	You can infer that:

Rachel Carson wrote her book to help animals, people, and the Earth
10. Rachel Carson lived a long life and became very rich and famous.
False

Is there something you are concerned about that is going on in the world? What would you tell people about this subject? Why do you want to tell them this?
I'm concerned about the contamination of the air because many animals, plants, and humans die because of that. I would tell people that we have to stop using harmful thins that contamined our planet. I want to tell this because I want that our planet is very healthy.

Vocabulary

PUBLICATION: The publication of Rachel's book made many people stop using the DDT.
Harmful: The contamination of the air is very harmful for our planet.
TROUBLEMAKER: There are many people that are troublemakers.
Preserve: She preserve the care for our planet earth.
SPRINGTIME: The season of spring; I love my springtime.
Born: My cousin born yesterday.
Claim: I claim good things for my future.
PLANET: The planet is our home, take care of him.
COMMITTEE: The committee of my schools has many things to do.
Banned: Years ago the alcohol was banned.
NATURAL: My hair is natural.
DIED: Many people die of cancer, especially women.
Fairs: The fairs of my city are happy.
Sprayed: The DDT was sprayed many times that many animals died.
CHEMICAL: Chemicals are very harmful for my planet.
CANCER: Many young women have cancer.