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Expository Writing Lesson: Indigenous Heroes

Created by Teacher(s): Hannah Loera|Published on: October 5, 2023
Grades: 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Region: Hawai'i
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Posted on Oct 05, 2023

Synopsis

In this lesson, students learn about Indigenous sustainability practices, including in Hawai’i, and write short, informative biographies of Indigenous climate leaders.

Inquire: Students consider personal connections to sustainability in their community and learn about the Indigenous practice of 7th generation thinking.
Investigate: Students learn about Indigenous sustainability practices and climate leaders across different parts of the world through videos and articles.
Inspire: Students write short informative biographies in the form of comic pages to highlight Indigenous climate heroes.
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Hannah Loera

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