Curriculum planning chart Generative Topic (Blythe et al, 1998): Earths habitability is at risk, and theres nowhere else

to go! Subject: Literacy Name: Kate Atkins Concept Earths habitability is at risk, and theres nowhere else to go. (Empathetic understanding) Standard
CC.1.5.3.A Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade level topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Assessment Student oral and written response during class discussions.

Facts There will be a lot of suffering if Earth slowly becomes uninhabitable.

Skills Reflection.

Student oral and written response to It would be tragic read-alouds. for life as we know it to end.

Problems to pose What would it be like for people Imagination/empathy. living in the last years humans can Emotional live on Earth? vulnerability.

Activities Read-alouds with various kinds of structured response. Creative writing opportunities.