Critical Literacy and Climate Change

11th Grade Language and Literature Climate Mini-Unit

Abby Hartzell

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/cle.v1i1.5250

Keywords: critical media literacy, anthropocene, holocene, ecosystem, systainability, biodiversity, mass extinction, greenwashing


Abstract

This 11th Grade Language & Literature Climate Mini-Unit was created to develop 11th grade students’ climate and critical literacy skills through analysis and discussion of multi-genre climate texts. The unit covers several state standards related to media literacy in reading and inquiry-based writing. After completing this unit, students will understand the widespread, inequitable impacts of climate change and are equipped to engage with climate-related media and literature through a critical lens.