ELA Lesson: History of Water Rights in Lahaina
Created by Teacher(s): Emily Pepitone|Published on: January 23, 2025
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Hawai'i
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Synopsis
Students explore their own emotions and experiences with water rights in Lahaina and compare historical and contemporary narratives on the subject. Students write persuasive letters to the editor from the point of view of a stakeholder in the water rights debate in Lahaina.
Inquire: Students share their initial emotions and thoughts related to water scarcity in Hawai‘i.
Investigate: Students compare historical and modern narratives of water rights in Lahaina.
Inspire: Students brainstorm a list of stakeholders and write a persuasive letter from the perspective of a stakeholder to promote sustainable water use.
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Emily Pepitone
AP Language, 11th Grade English Teacher
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