{"id":2102,"date":"2026-03-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/?p=2102"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:00:00","slug":"coral-reefs-cities-under-the-sea-esl-worksheet-level-c-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/it\/coral-reefs-cities-under-the-sea-esl-worksheet-level-c-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Barriere coralline \u2013 Citt\u00e0 sottomarine | Scheda di lavoro ESL Livello C (Scuola elementare)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coral reefs are one of the most Bellissimo<\/strong> places in the ocean. They are full of luminoso<\/strong> colors like red, orange, yellow, and purple. Coral reefs look like underwater gardens, but they are actually made by tiny animals<\/strong> called coral polyps.<\/p>\n

Coral polyps are very small<\/strong> creatures that live together in big groups. They build<\/strong> hard walls around their soft bodies using a special material. Over many years, these walls grow and cover<\/strong> large areas of the ocean floor. This is how a coral reef is made.<\/p>\n

Many kinds of fish<\/strong> and sea animals call coral reefs their casa<\/strong>. Clownfish, sea turtles, and sharks all live near reefs. The reef gives them cibo<\/strong> and a safe place to hide from danger. Without reefs, many animals would have nowhere to live.<\/p>\n

Coral reefs Bisogno<\/strong> clean, warm water to stay salutare<\/strong>. The water cannot be too hot or too cold. Coral also needs sunlight because tiny pianta<\/strong>-like things live inside the coral and help it grow.<\/p>\n

Today, coral reefs are in trouble. Dirty water and heat<\/strong> from the sun can hurt<\/strong> coral and make it turn white. We must keep the ocean pulito<\/strong> to protect these amazing underwater cities.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce5 Scarica il foglio di lavoro completo (PDF)<\/h3>\n

⬇️ Download Coral Reefs \u2013 Level C Worksheet (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A. Vocabolario<\/h3>\n

Abbina ciascuna parola alla sua definizione:<\/p>\n

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  1. Bellissimo<\/li>\n
  2. luminoso<\/li>\n
  3. animals<\/li>\n
  4. small<\/li>\n
  5. build<\/li>\n
  6. cover<\/li>\n
  7. casa<\/li>\n
  8. cibo<\/li>\n
  9. salutare<\/li>\n
  10. pulito<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    a. having many strong colors   b. very pleasing to look at   c. to make or create something   d. living things that eat and move   e. little in size   f. a place where someone lives   g. to spread over an area   h. in good condition, not sick   i. things we eat to live and grow   j. free from dirt or pollution<\/p>\n

    B. Vero o falso<\/h3>\n
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    1. Coral reefs are full of bright colors.<\/li>\n
    2. Coral polyps are very large animals.<\/li>\n
    3. Coral polyps build hard walls around their bodies.<\/li>\n
    4. Only fish live near coral reefs.<\/li>\n
    5. Coral reefs give animals food and safety.<\/li>\n
    6. Coral needs clean water to stay healthy.<\/li>\n
    7. Coral does not need sunlight.<\/li>\n
    8. Dirty water can hurt coral.<\/li>\n
    9. Coral turns white when it is in trouble.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      C. Riempi gli spazi vuoti<\/h3>\n

      Banca delle parole:<\/strong> beautiful, bright, small, build, home, healthy, clean<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Coral reefs are one of the most _______________ places in the ocean.<\/li>\n
      2. Coral polyps are very _______________ creatures.<\/li>\n
      3. Coral polyps _______________ hard walls around their bodies.<\/li>\n
      4. Many sea animals call coral reefs their _______________.<\/li>\n
      5. We must keep the ocean _______________ to protect coral reefs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        D. Domande di comprensione<\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. What are coral reefs made by?<\/li>\n
        2. How do coral polyps build a reef?<\/li>\n
        3. What animals live near coral reefs?<\/li>\n
        4. What does coral need to stay healthy?<\/li>\n
        5. Why are coral reefs in trouble today?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          E. Domande di discussione<\/h3>\n
            \n
          1. Would you like to visit a coral reef? Why or why not?<\/li>\n
          2. Why are coral reefs important for ocean animals?<\/li>\n
          3. What can people do to help protect coral reefs?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
            \n

            Source: National Geographic Kids | \u00a9 Tahric Teaches<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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