Scaffolding Close Reading Strategies for Climate Change
Scaffolding Close Reading Strategies for Climate Change
Learning objective
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Scaffolding Close Reading Strategies for Climate Change
Learning objective
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and understand the cause and effect relationships in an informational passage about climate change. At the end of the lesson you will be able to fill in a graphic organiser that illustrates these cause and effect relationships.
What do you already know about climate change?
Understanding Cause and Effect
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Climate Change Overview
Definition of climate change. Key facts and figures. Global impact on the environment.
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Identifying Cause and Effect in Climate Change
Discuss specific causes of climate change. Explore effects on ecosystems and human life. Use examples from the passage.
Scaffolding Strategies
Definition of scaffolding in education. Techniques to support students' understanding. Gradual release of responsibility.
Filling in the Graphic Organiser
Introduction to the graphic organiser. Instructions for identifying causes and effects. Collaborative group work.
Conclusion and Reflection
Summarise what we learned about cause and effect. Discuss the importance of understanding climate change. Invite questions and reflections.
Definition List
Scaffolding: A teaching method that involves providing successive levels of temporary support to help students achieve higher levels of understanding. Cause and Effect: A
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