Climate Crisis Analysis Starter

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Environmental Studies

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Grade Level10th Grade

SubjectEnvironmental Studies

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create a 1st day assignment on This first unit of Module 2 poses three new Disciplinary Essential Questions: How do authors introduce, develop, and make connections among ideas in a text to develop their central ideas? How do authors use language to convey and advance their point of view or purpose? How do readers use strategies to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in order to glean greater understanding of a text? These questions direct student inquiry across this unit as they explore...

This lesson focuses on understanding environmental texts related to climate change. Students will delve into how authors convey central ideas about climate change, identify the purposes and perspectives of various authors, and apply context clues to understand unfamiliar vocabulary. The resource includes background information on climate change, key vocabulary related to the topic, and excerpts from well-known figures like Greta Thunberg. Through guided annotation, analysis, and self-reflection, students will engage with diverse perspectives on the climate crisis, enhancing their critical reading and analytical skills.