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Florida's Everglades come alive for young environmental scientists as they watch a video taken in the park and read a poem about the watery paradise. After a careful study of the two resources, class members consider the function of the different types of language used in the two resources.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups investigate current threats to the Everglades
- If any class members have visited the Everglades, invite them to share their impression of and experiences in the park
- Create an Everglades-themed wall and post pictures of some of the plants and animals found there
Classroom Considerations
- The focus of the lesson is on how the language used in the poem and the video are different
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