Unit 5 Week 2

Weekly Concept Reuse and Recycle Essential Question How can we reuse what we already have?

Recycling Old tires can be reused. They make great swings. They also can be used to build strong walls on land and to make reefs for animals under water. Almost everything we use can be recycled. Reusing things helps keep our Earth clean. We all should reuse and recycle what we can. Talk About It Write words you have learned about recycling. Talk with a partner about ways you can reuse and recycle.

Vocabulary Use the picture and the sentence to talk with a partner about each word.

Your Turn Pick three words. Then write three questions for your partner to answer.

Genre. Realistic Fiction The New HOOP Essential Question How can we reuse what we already have? Read to see how Kim and Marco reuse something to solve their problem.

Marco gazed at the basketball hoop and threw the ball up. It whizzed through the air. “ Score! " he shouted as the ball fell through with a swish. " You won this time, but I'll beat you next time, Marco! " said Kim as the two friends made their way home. “ I wish we could play at home, too, instead of only at school. It's not fair. " The basketball hoop in their neighborhood park had been ruined when a tree fell and crushed it. " My dad says the Parks Department doesn't have enough money to buy a new hoop yet, " grumbled Marco in frustration. " I feel so discouraged, " said Kim. " I guess there's nothing we can do. " Marco and Kim walked past the city's recycling center. They waved at the manager, Mr. Morse. His job was to separate the plastic, paper, and metal items people brought to him. He was transferring cardboard from an overflowing bin into large, empty containers.