Description
Teach students about nonfiction texts with a topic they can relate to:
Engage your students with discussions about climate change as they learn important ELA skills through non-fiction, informational texts; the resource provides you with several options that will engage them as they read, view, think, discuss and write.
You might also like the resources for Plastics in the Ocean
Option One: This is the quickest option. Introduce the topic of climate change with a writing prompt, some reading, and a class discussion. After the initial prompt, students will read a magazine-style nonfiction article and view some videos. They will follow this with some discussion and further written reflection.
Option Two: After completing the tasks for option one, you can extend the exercise by using mentor passages. I have provided passages that are focused on different aspects of the topic, and that illustrate some of the common elements of strong writing. These passages are meant to serve two purposes: each one explores ideas that students can consider on the topic, and they provide models for students to emulate in the writing they will do later. (Included: a handout that explains how to use the mentor passages and slides to teach your students what to do with them).
Option Three: Extend the exercise further with a writing assignment based on the topic. There are instructions and an assessment checklist for a piece of expository or opinion writing. All of these are editable.
Included:
- A slideshow to guide your discussion and instruction
- A magazine-style nonfiction article that introduces the topic in teen-friendly language
- Mentor passages
- Links to relevant articles and videos that the students can use if you choose to give them the writing assignment
- Answer keys
- Editable assignments and checklists
If you'd like to see how I use this in my classroom, read this blog post.
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Description
Teach students about nonfiction texts with a topic they can relate to:
Engage your students with discussions about climate change as they learn important ELA skills through non-fiction, informational texts; the resource provides you with several options that will engage them as they read, view, think, discuss and write.
You might also like the resources for Plastics in the Ocean
Option One: This is the quickest option. Introduce the topic of climate change with a writing prompt, some reading, and a class discussion. After the initial prompt, students will read a magazine-style nonfiction article and view some videos. They will follow this with some discussion and further written reflection.
Option Two: After completing the tasks for option one, you can extend the exercise by using mentor passages. I have provided passages that are focused on different aspects of the topic, and that illustrate some of the common elements of strong writing. These passages are meant to serve two purposes: each one explores ideas that students can consider on the topic, and they provide models for students to emulate in the writing they will do later. (Included: a handout that explains how to use the mentor passages and slides to teach your students what to do with them).
Option Three: Extend the exercise further with a writing assignment based on the topic. There are instructions and an assessment checklist for a piece of expository or opinion writing. All of these are editable.
Included:
- A slideshow to guide your discussion and instruction
- A magazine-style nonfiction article that introduces the topic in teen-friendly language
- Mentor passages
- Links to relevant articles and videos that the students can use if you choose to give them the writing assignment
- Answer keys
- Editable assignments and checklists
If you'd like to see how I use this in my classroom, read this blog post.
___________________________________
Get tips, strategies, and freebies:
Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and products:
• Look for the green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will then receive customized email updates about this store.
___________________________________
Copyright © ROOM 213
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
