Everything you need to teach "Sunshine State" by Adam Flynn & Andrew Dana Hudson, the Grand Prize winner from Everything Change: An Anthology of Climate Fiction (free, open-access). What's Included in the ZIP: 1. Complete Materials Word Document (33 pages) All-in-one, print-ready workbook with student AND teacher materials: Close-Reading Guide – Three difficulty levels (Quick Survey, Moderate Dive, Deep Dive/AP Lit) so every student finds their entry point Reading Comprehension Quiz – 10 multiple-choice questions (& Key!) Discussion Protocol– Hinge questions, textual analysis prompts, and synthesis questions for meaningful classroom conversations Writing Prompt Set– Three options: analytical essay on character change, creative response (reimagine or extend scenes), or climate-personal reflection Climate Connection Activity – Research real-world coastal flooding and adaptation; compare to the story's vision Activist Pathway– Four tiers of optional climate action (personal letters, school audits, long-term projects) Teacher Facilitation Guide– Pacing options, answer keys, CCSS alignment, discussion facilitation tips Assessment Rubrics– Ready-to-use rubrics for all writing assignments Differentiation Resources – ELL scaffolds, graphic organizers, vocabulary support, extensions for advanced learners 2. Climate Fiction Introductory Slideshow (21 slides, PowerPoint) Engage students before reading. Set the stage with: What is climate fiction? (Definition, why it matters, genre positioning) 10 real climate issues (sea level rise, heat, drought, biodiversity, storms, food security, freshwater, migration, ecosystem engineering, intergenerational responsibility) What to look for in climate fiction (character response, agency, hope vs.
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resignation, solutions) Discussion prompts and reflection questions Story Overview: Ramses is an insurance adjuster traveling coastal communities, helping people relocate as seas rise. In Florida, she's recruited to work on "The Myth"—an ambitious ecological megastructure designed to save South Florida through engineered wetlands. What begins as a mercenary job transforms into something deeper: a meditation on individual agency, community, and how we respond to climate crisis when time is running out. Why This Unit Bundle Works: Everything in one place – Slideshow + complete materials. No hunting for files. Combined student/teacher document – 33 pages of resources for both instructor and learner in one print-ready file. Print the whole thing or individual sections. Flexible pacing – Works for 1-day quick touch, 3-day moderate unit, or 5–7 day deep dive Differentiated at every level – Multiple reading levels, writing options, discussion tiers, and scaffolds so all students can engage Standards-aligned – CCSS for reading (RL.3, RL.4, RL.6, RL.9), writing (W.1, W.3, W.7), speaking/listening (SL.1) White-label & printable – No branding, no complications.
Print as-is or customize for your classroom. Works with free text– The entire anthology is free and open-access. Zero copyright restrictions. Teacher-ready – Answer keys, facilitation notes, discussion tips, and assessment rubrics included. No extra prep. Grade Levels: – Grades 9–10: Use Quick Survey level, Tier 1 prompts, focus on discussion – Grades 10–11: Use Moderate Dive, choose from all writing prompts, facilitate full discussions – Grades 11–12 / AP Lit: Use Deep Dive level, all analysis questions, essay writing, debate on intergenerational responsibility How to Use: 1.
Download and unzip the file 2. Open the slideshow: Use slides 1–4 as genre introduction, slides 5–14 as climate literacy, slides 15–19 as reading lens 3. Open the materials document: Print the whole workbook or individual sections 4. Assign materials based on your pacing (1 day, 3 days, or full week) 5. Students choose their reading level, discussion tier, and writing prompt 6. Use the teacher facilitation guide for discussion answers and pacing suggestions 7. Assess with the included rubrics 8. Optional: Have students take climate action using the Activist Pathway (Tier 1–4 options) What's Included:
STUDENT-FACING: Close-Reading Guide (3 levels) Reading Comprehension Quiz (10 MC) Discussion Protocol (Hinge, Analysis, Synthesis tiers) Writing Prompt Set (Essay, Creative, Reflection) Climate Connection Activity (Research + deep-dive options) Activist Pathway (4 action tiers) TEACHER-FACING: Facilitation Guide (pacing, answer keys, CCSS, discussion tips) Assessment Rubrics (essay, creative response, reflection, discussion, activism) Differentiation Resources (ELL scaffolds, graphic organizers, vocabulary, extensions) BONUS: Climate Fiction Introductory Slideshow (21 slides, PowerPoint) Access the Free Story: The full anthology is free and open-access at: https://climateimagination.asu.edu/everything-change/ Technical Details: – ZIP file contains: 1 Word document (.docx) + 1 PowerPoint file (.pptx) – Word document: 33 pages, fully formatted, print-ready – PowerPoint: 21 slides, fully editable, works offline – Compatible: Windows, Mac, Google Slides (for PowerPoint)
Designed for grades 9–10.
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