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Close reading activity cover with desert scene and text about water scarcity and praying for rain.
Close Reading Activity on water crisis and praying for rain with images and text.
Educational materials on water crisis with digital and print versions, Google, and Microsoft compatibility.
Educational materials including reading passages, response questions, and a teacher guide on a world map background.

Global Water Scarcity Close Reading Activity - Cause & Effect - Print & Digital

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This close reading activity explains the global water crisis and explores how scarcity impacts our world. Students read an article, “Praying for Rain”, then answer questions focused on the main ideas. They will learn about the causes, effects, and solutions to combat the water crisis. Everything you need is included!

 

Digital & Printable Resources:

  • Reading Passage
  • Response Questions
  • Answer Keys
  • Teacher Guide

 

Microsoft and Google Compatible

 

Big Ideas:

  • Scarcity, Drought, Water Wars, Blue Gold, Desertification, Climate Change, Irrigation, Famine, Conservation, Innovation, Desalination

 

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

 

Total Pages:  23

Time:  45 Minutes

Grades:  6-12