Green Woes Open Response

This passage mourns the degradation of the environment. It recalls a time when nature was thriving, with lush forests and crystal-clear rivers. Now, pollution and deforestation have transformed this beauty into a withered, toxic landscape. The passage calls for reflection and urges readers to act in order to restore nature.

Reading passages like this helps students build vocabulary related to environmental issues. They also improve comprehension of deeper themes like the consequences of human actions on nature. Additionally, it enhances critical thinking as students reflect on the cause-and-effect relationship between human activity and environmental degradation. Grammar proficiency is supported by exposure to descriptive language and poetic structure.