5.8.1.3 - Poetry on Climate Change: Central Idea
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Asian American Education Project
5.8.1.3 - Poetry on Climate Change: Central Idea
Poetry is a powerful way to share stories and messages. In this lesson, students will study and analyze central idea through two poems by Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, a Marshallese woman who uses her poetry to bring attention to Marshallese culture and the impact of climate change. Students will recognize the value of poetry as a vehicle to share untold stories about events small and large.