"The 'Change' in Climate Change"

Provided by: Poetry Foundation |Published on: June 9, 2026

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Synopsis

This poem describes a time when the narrator received a call from their family in Costa Rica, who were experiencing new extreme weather conditions.
The poem exemplifies the uncertainty around changes brought on by the changing climate.

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Subjects: English Language Arts

Authors: Jacob Shores-Argüello

Region: South and Central America, Oklahoma

Languages: English

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Classroom Implementation:

Have students listen to the poem using the audio feature, then annotate the poetic devices used in the poem.

SEL Connections:

Acknowledge students’ potential feelings about climate change that may be echoed in this poem. Use this resource to identify emotions that may be occurring for students.

Interdisciplinary Connections:

Science:
- Have students research the climate change impacts that are occurring in Costa Rica, Oklahoma, and their own location. Use this resource to explore impacts in regions across the United States.

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