The Amazon Rainforest

Famous Places

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about the Amazon rainforest and its importance. They answer comprehension questions, practice vocabulary words, and review comparative and superlative adjectives.

Note: In American English, "rain forest" is sometimes written as two words. In Canadian and British English (and in Brazil), it is written as one word: "rainforest." Choose the usage you prefer (US or CAN) and print the corresponding version of the lesson.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
comparative and superlative adjectives
South America
environment
geography
landmarks
recreation
interpretive

Vocabulary

biodiverse
species
perspective
uninhabitable
filter
deforestation
lumber
lucrative
reluctant
endangered
habitat
ecotourism
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