Beginning, Middle, End Graphic Organizer
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20 minutesGradesK, 1, 2English Language Arts
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Written by Elizabeth Ward
About this activity
In this activity, students use the graphic organizers to respond to stories related to climate change. When considering the beginning, middle, and end of a climate change-themed story, students should focus on how the characters address the problems of climate change in their everyday lives.
Everything you need to teach it
- Beginning, Middle, End Graphic OrganizersView Activity
Teaching tips
- Three options have been provided. Choose the version that best meets the needs of your students.
- Students should be encouraged to use drawing and/or writing to complete the responses.
- This activity can be completed independently, in small groups, or as a station. The pages can also be used as anchor charts and completed during whole group instruction.
- When reading texts about climate change, it is important to check in frequently with students about how they are feeling and answer questions.
From the scientist review
This activity will help students learn about the efforts being made by people around the globe to combat climate change. Even while there isn't a magic bullet to lessen the effects of climate change, various people react differently to these effects. The activity includes supplementary educational materials that have undergone a rigorous evaluation for scientific legitimacy.
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Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward, B.S., is SubjectToClimate's Chief Product Officer. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd-grade science and social studies, Kindergarten, and online EFL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She has spent 8 years in the education sector, spanning curriculum development and ed tech. Outside of work, she loves exploring the natural beauty of her home state of Texas.
