On the chalkboard write a student-generated list of nouns that relate to the environment. Then ask the class to brainstorm verbs that relate to the nouns listed. Explain that the verbs must end in -ing . Write several of the students' suggestions next to the corresponding nouns. Invite students to illustrate and share their prose with their classmates.
Acid rain spares nothing.
Let's take care of Mother Earth, Let's keep her clean and green. Let's take care of Mother Earth, Mother Earth, Mother Earth. Let's take care of Mother Earth, By planting a green tree. I give the Earth a hand. I pick up litter, care for trees, Recycle what I can.