Coping with food shortages in Venezuela

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This article is about how the government of Venezuela is encouraging people to grow urban gardens. Word count: 539

Before reading:

General Knowledge: 
·Can you find Venezuela on a map? What do you know about this country?

·What is an "urban garden"?

Speculate:
·Why might a government want people to grow urban gardens?
·What might be some of the challenges of growing an urban garden?

After reading:

Review and discuss:
·Write a 3-4 sentence summary of this article. Begin your summary with "This article is about…".
·What are some ways that the Venezuelan government could support people who are willing to grow urban gardens?
·Imagine you are a farmer in Venezuela. Write a letter to the government explaining why they should offer you more support.
·What are the consequences of malnutrition, especially for children?

Reflect and evaluate:
·Is there anything else you'd like to know about this topic? Do you have any questions that weren't answered in the article?
·What vocabulary words were new to you in this article? Make a record of what you have learned.
·In your opinion, what was the most interesting thing mentioned in this article? Why?
·Have you ever worked in a farm or in a garden? If not, would you like to?
·What fruits or vegetables grow well where you live? What kind of foods are native in your area?

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