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The video makes a strong case for intergenerational collective action.
A timestamped transcript is available for students who need support following along.
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Students should know that Abuelita means grandmother.
Differentiation
Language arts or writing classes could write letters about climate action to family members as a persuasive writing activity.
Students could work in small groups to research Greta Thunberg, Al Gore, Bill McKibben, Jay Inslee, and Naomi Klein and then present their findings to the class.
Students could compare and contrast Xiye Bastida's letter with this video, which features an artistic presentation of an apology to future generations.
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