• This resource includes brief instructions on how to lead students in writing their own children's book about an environmental issue.

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.

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