Letter to Earth: Poetry Writing Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Christina Cawdery|Published on: July 19, 2023

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In this lesson, students analyze how art and poetry can be used to talk about climate justice and write their own climate change poem with a message of hope.

Inquire: Students read the poem “Dear Matafele Peinem” by Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner and reflect on what they noticed, wondered, and felt about the poem.

Investigate: Students analyze a poem and investigate how climate change is affecting communities and people around the world.

Inspire: Students use the information they collected to create a piece of poetry about a climate change issue.

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Subjects: English Language Arts

Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes

Region: Global

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023

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Christina Cawdery

Middle School Teacher

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