Farmer Will Allen
How could you make a difference in your community like Farmer Will Allen?
e.g. I could grow vegetables on the rooftop.
What was Isatou's grandmother's reaction when she saw Isatou's plastic bag? Why?
She frowned, because she already knew that plastic was harmful.
Initially, why were the adults on the island not supportive of the project?
Because they thought it would be expensive, and they were comfortable using non-renewable energy.
Explain the word and use it in a sentence:
willing
happy to do/try something
Complete the sentence with the correct tense verb:
Jenny ___________ in the pool last night. (swim)
Jenny swam in the pool last night.
Where did Farmer Will Allen find all the farmers to work on his farm?
He found farmers in his community- they were students, workers, and grandparents. He taught them to be farmers.
What positive impacts did Isatou have on her village?
various
What was the important event in the story that persuaded the islanders to support the energy project?
There was a blackout on the island, and the only people with electricity were the people with a wind turbine.
Explain the word and use it in a sentence:
resident
people who live in a certain area
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
My mom (has/have/having) waited for me since 4pm.
My mom has waited for me since 4pm.
How did Farmer Will Allen grow so much on his small plot of land?
He grew vertically to the ceiling, to use all the space he had.
What did other people think about Isatou's idea?
They thought it was weird at first, and laughed at her purses. But later, they loved them and Isatou sold all the purses!
Why was Samso such a good place for the 'Energy Independence Project'?
It was so windy.
Explain the word and use it in a sentence:
fellowship
a friendly feeling between people who share experiences
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
The baker (bake/baked/will bake) 25 birthday cakes tomorrow morning.
The baker will bake 25 birthday cakes tomorrow morning.
When Farmer WIll Allen realized the soil on his plot was polluted, how did he solve the problem?
He composted using red wriggler worms and food scraps.
Explains Isatou's solution to her town's problem.
She decided to recycle the plastic bags into crocheted purses by cutting the plastic bags into strips. They were better because they were stronger than the normal plastic bag.
What is the most important lesson we can learn from the Samso islanders?
various answers
Explain the word and use it in a sentence:
flicker
a light that flashes on and off
Say the following present tense sentence in the past tense and the future tense:
The airplane flies in the sky.
(past) The airplane flew in the sky.
(future) The airplane will fly in the sky.
What difference did Farmer Will Allen make in his community?
He helped people learn to farm, he provided fresh food to people in the city etc.
When plastic bags arrived in Isatou's village, why did they cause such a problem?
Because people were used to using baskets made of leaves, which they just dropped on the floor. They did the same to the plastic bags, but the plastic bags made the town very dirty and polluted.
How did Samso become energy independent?
They harnessed the wind energy, and other forms of renewable energy, so they no longer needed oil or electricity from the mainland.
Explain the word and use it in a sentence:
forage
to search for food
Say the following present tense sentences in the past tense and the future tense:
Peter and Jane are partners for their school's dance competition this year. They practice everyday after school.
(future) Peter and Jane will be partners for their school's dance competition next year. They will practice everyday after school.