One Plastic Bag: Isatou Cessay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
What made Isatou first use a plastic bag?
Her basket broke and she saw a plastic bag floating by and used it.
True or False
Samso was successful in becoming energy-independent.
True! On very windy days the island has so much power that it can send electricity back to the mainland for the people of Denmark to use too.
What does Pura Belpre tell Hildamar's class about the library when she visits?
The library is for everyone.
True or False
Scientists think it's a bad idea to name animals that are being studied.
True - Scientists worry that it will make the animals seem too human.
What is an object? Explain and give an example.
An object is the who or what that receives the action in a sentence. It comes after the action verb.
Ex: She kicked the ball.
What did Isatou do with the plastic bags she collected?
She crocheted them into purses and sold them.
What did the people of Samso originally think about becoming energy-independent?
Soren and his students were very excited about it, but the adults were not.
What is the neighborhood that Hildamar and her family live in called?
El Barrio, which means the neighborhood in Spanish.
Why did Jane not like having a scout go with her into the forest?
Two people made more noise than one person alone, and the scouts didn't like to get up as early as Jane and wanted to head back to camp before Jane did.
What is the subject and object in the sentence?
I'm going to see my friend tonight.
Subject: I
Object: my friend
What did Isatou originally think about the plastic bags?
She originally thought that they were beautiful.
What causes the people of Samso to finally move to become energy-independent?
A snow storm caused all the electricity on the island to go out, and the only person with power was one of the people who had put up a wind turbine. After this, everyone wanted to make energy of their own.
What does Pura Belpre say you must do before blowing out the storyteller's candle?
You must close your eyes and make a wish.
Who was Louis Leakey and what did Jane help him do?
Louis Leakey was a famous scientist and fossil hunter, and he helped protect the wildlife of Africa. Jane worked as his secretary at a museum in Kenya and helped him dig for fossils.
What is a linking verb? Explain and give an example.
A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to more information about it. It does not show action but tells what the subject is or feels.
Ex: She is a teacher.
What caused Isatou to finally realize plastic bags are bad?
She discovers the goats have been eating the bags and dying.
How did Soren Hermansen make a difference?
Even though the community's opinions differed, Soren did not give up and continued to share his ideas with everyone, and eventually his hard work paid off. After several years of doing this, he finally got 2 people in his community to put up wind turbines.
What is Three Kings' Day, and how is it celebrated at the library?
Three Kings' Day celebrates the visit of the three wise men who visited baby Jesus. It is celebrated at the library with a party that includes a play, dances, and a parade.
What was the name of Jane's favorite chimpanzee and why was he important to her?
David Graybeard was Jane's favorite chimpanzee, and he was important to her because he was the first chimpanzee that seemed to accept her and taught her a lot about chimpanzees.
What is a complement? Explain and give an example.
A complement comes after a linking verb and gives more information about the subject. This means the subject and the complement must be equal.
Ex: They are jazz musicians.
How did Isatou Cessay make a difference?
Isatou made a difference by cleaning up her community and recycling the plastic bags she collected into purses. Not only did this beautify her community, this also helped to improve the environment.
How is Samso making a difference?
It is making a positive difference on the environment and is a place other communities can look to if they also want to switch to renewable energy. People also go to its Energy Academy to learn more about creating, sharing, and saving energy.
How did Pura Belpre make a difference?
She made a difference by making the library a welcoming place and bringing everyone together. She brought the warmth and beauty of Puerto Rico to El Barrio.
How did Jane Goodall make a difference?
Jane discovered and shared lots of previously unknown information about chimpanzees, and she inspired people to protect chimpanzees and nature (TACARE).
What is the subject, object, linking verb, and complement in the sentence?
I smell nice today.
Subject: I
Object: none!
Linking verb: smell
Complement: nice