Positives

• This activity builds students' note-taking and reading skills.
• There is a glossary at the end of the book and an encouraging note to inspire readers.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• To see SubjectToClimate's notes on "Saving Planet Earthly," click here. To go directly to the digital text, click here.
• Students must have a basic understanding of climate change terms.

Differentiation

• Teachers should consider providing a method for students to practice writing notes, such as a graphic organizer.
• As an extension, students could be challenged to write a letter to Earthly pledging to take action to help the environment.
• The teacher could ask students to write their own definitions of climate change on the board and then combine them into one complete definition.
• Other recommended resources include Handwriting Practice with Earthly and Write a Letter to Thoko.