Lesson Plan - I Recycle Crayons

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Word to Know.

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Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them identify the problem that Alli Miller wanted to help solve.

1. How does the Crayon Initiative recycle crayons?
The Crayon Initiative recycles crayons by gathering broken crayons, melting them down, and turning them into three-sided crayons.
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2. What community members helped Alli with her project? How did they help?
Alli got help from community members like her teachers, schoolmates, and a local TV station. They helped her spread the word about her project and collect old crayons.
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3. What does Alli mean when she says “I want to keep going”?
When Alli says “I want to keep going,” she means that she doesn’t want to stop collecting crayons to help other kids. She says, “My new goal is to collect 200 pounds of old crayons by the end of the school year.”
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FEATURED SKILL: Reflective Writing
Use the skill builder “How Can You Help?” to have students brainstorm and plan ways they could lend a hand to others in your community.
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