ELA Lesson: Evaluating Message and Messenger
Created by Teacher(s): Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: June 15, 2023
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn the impacts of climate change on birds, explore the effectiveness of public art on climate change awareness, and synthesize informational texts into a persuasive or argumentative essay.
Inquire: Students watch a video showing the effects of climate change on bird sizes and discuss their observations and questions.
Investigate: Students explore the art and artists of the Audubon Mural project, read an article, and discuss the effectiveness of art in climate change awareness.
Inspire: Students learn about the personal beliefs of John J. Audubon, reflect on the relevance of these beliefs to the work of the Audubon Society, and respond in a persuasive or argumentative essay.
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