Climate Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Guide
Grades: K-12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts
Authors: Climate Generation
Location: Earth, North America, North America > United States, North America > United States > Minnesota
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Synopsis
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- This resource is an in-depth guide for introducing or using the "cli-fi" (climate fiction) and climate nonfiction genres for reading assignments with a focus on Minnesota schools.
- The guide has suggestions for elementary school, middle school, and high school/adult, with each review including the targeted audience, reading levels, summary, and important quotes or news links.
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Positives
- This resource has everything needed to get climate reading into the classroom.
- The discussion questions and action guides are especially helpful for getting students talking about their climate reading.
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- You will need to enter your e-mail and other information in order to download the reading guide.
Differentiation
- This reading guide is a beneficial resource for teachers of language arts, science, or social studies who want to get their students reading and talking about climate in a powerful and meaningful way.
- In lower grades, pair several of the book suggestions with the discussion questions in order to create a mini-unit about climate. Whether through read-alouds or small group reading, this guide can facilitate powerful climate conversations.
- In upper grades, middle, and high school this guide could be used to facilitate climate book clubs. Group students by reading level, interest, or choice to read one of the books suggested. Use the discussion questions and action guide to get students thinking about their reading and acting towards better climate outcomes.
This manual is intended to help teachers engage students from various backgrounds in discussions on climate change. It is properly cited and it contains over 26 climate fictions and 19 nonfiction books for all grade levels and is essential for students to understand the science of climate change and get motivated to lead in climate justice movements. It is advised to use this resource when teaching.
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