In this lesson, students write short scripts about people affected by climate change and act out their created scenarios for the class.
The student handout provides interesting examples to guide students and the teacher's guide assists in facilitation.
Teaching Tips
Positives
Student creativity can flourish as they create a character affected by climate change.
Additional Prerequisites
The lesson is designed to take approximately 120 minutes.
Differentiation
Students may need to research examples of regional climate change impacts before writing their scripts.
Teachers can help students brainstorm diverse scenarios for their skits before choosing a topic.
Teachers can create a rubric or checklist to assist students in meeting expectations for the assignment.
Some students may be shy or not ready to perform their scripts. Practicing the example skits on the provided handout may help them feel more comfortable before performing their own.
This resource will challenge students to come up with solutions to specific climate change problems. The sources provided offer accurate information on climate change and possible solutions to different impacts. This resource is recommended for teaching.
Standards
Common Core English Language Arts Standards (CCSS.ELA)
Speaking & Listening (K-12)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Writing (K-12)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
