READING: Conversational Language Resources and Supplies Simon’s “Green” Music Simon decided to make musical instruments out of recycled products. He was so excited that he told his friends. The students told their teacher, Ms. Garcia, about Simon's cool, recycled instruments. They asked if they could all make instruments in class. Ms. Garcia thought it was a fabulous idea and told the students to bring in their recycled materials. The next day, Simon and his classmates shared thelr designs. The students worked hard during class. They transformed laundry detergent bottles into hand drums. Aluminum cans became old-fashioned washboard instruments when rubbed with a wooden stick. Yogurt containers and tin cans filled with tiny pebbles became rattles. The students decorated their instruments with colorful ribbons and featheis. The young musicians practiced their instruments. They played familiar rhythms and developed new ones. On the day of the parade, Simon and his “Earth Day Drummers” delighted the crowds. It made Simon happy to see that his idea had come to life. Like all Earth Day parades, this ‘one was fun and educational. But this year’s parade sounded good, too! (ree ‘©The Continental Press nc, DUPLICATING THIS MATERIAL IS ILLEGAL.READING: Conversational Language fj) Resources and Supplies | 1. Which picture shows a recycled item that Simon and his friends used? 2. How will Simon and his classmates use-the recycled materials? @)_ They will make musical instruments. They will sell the recycled materials to the parade watchers. © They will take the materials to the city recycling center. ® They will use them to make plant containers. Iai in LESSON 16 | ‘© The Continental Press ic. DUPLICATING THIS MATERIAL IS ILLEGAL.READING: Conversational Language Resources and Supplies 3. Read paragraph 3 on page 77 again. Based on the passage, what does Simon believe? ® Musical instruments should only be made from recycled materials. He should not be friends with people who don’t recycle. | It is important for everyone to recycle materials. ©o@e Taking care of Earth is more important than playing music. (BES (niger ‘© The Continenal Presse, DUPLICATING THIS MATERIAL IS ILLEGAL. eee eee ene eee