The Importance of Insects: A Writing Lesson
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Created by Teacher(s): Joan Newkirk|Published on: May 24, 2024
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In this language arts lesson, students learn about threats to insects and actions to support their survival.
Inquire: Students read and analyze “Hurt No Living Thing” by Christina Rossetti to learn about insects and people’s perceptions of them.
Investigate: Students research why insects are important and why they are threatened.
Inspire: Students write and draw about what they have learned in a class book to be shared with younger students.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Maine
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