The Importance of Insects: A Writing Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Joan Newkirk|Published on: May 24, 2024
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Created by: Maine Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Maine
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Synopsis
In this language arts lesson, students learn about threats to insects and actions to support their survival.
Inquire: Students read and analyze “Hurt No Living Thing” by Christina Rossetti to learn about insects and people’s perceptions of them.
Investigate: Students research why insects are important and why they are threatened.
Inspire: Students write and draw about what they have learned in a class book to be shared with younger students.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Joan Newkirk
Joan Newkirk (she/her) is a retired elementary educator with 32 years of teaching experience. She holds a Master of Literacy from the University of Southern Maine and spent her career inspiring young learners through engaging, hands-on instruction across all elementary subjects.
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