Write Your Own Children's Book
Activity - Classroom
Grades3, 4, 5, 6Science, English Language Arts
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What it is
- This resource includes brief instructions on how to lead students in writing their own children's book about an environmental issue.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Student creativity can flourish as they explore environmental problems and solutions through their writing.
- Free and engaging examples of children's books are provided on ClimateScience's website (linked in the teacher's guide).
- Students can not only learn writing and narrative techniques modeled in the books, but they can also learn more about various environmental issues by reviewing the examples.
Additional Prerequisites
- This activity is intended to last 90 minutes.
- If possible, teachers may want to provide some printed children's books from the library so students can look at these examples in addition to viewing the linked ones on a screen.
Differentiation
- Teachers can help students brainstorm ideas to ensure a wide variety of topics are covered.
- Students can work in groups and assign roles such as illustrator, writer, researcher, and editor.
- Teachers can create a rubric or checklist to assist students in meeting expectations for the assignment.
- If students enjoy this activity, check out the lesson Sharing Your Climate Story.
From the scientist review
This resource challenges students to explain climate change in a fashion that is understandable to their peers. The example books provided are well-written and factual, as are the sources provided - particularly the source from NASA. This activity is recommended for teaching.
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