Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson
By writing about science in a clear and engaging way, Rachel Carson helped the American public understand the effects pesticides and herbicides can have on our environment. Her courage and perseverance in the face of hostile opposition also helped inspire the environmental movement. Rachel Carson gives students a glimpse into the life and work of a woman who brought attention to important environmental issues and helped pave the way for others to do the same.
Book Resources
More Book Options
-
Use of Kurzweil 3000® formatted books requires the purchase of Kurzweil 3000 software at www.kurzweiledu.com.
Lesson Resources
Response to Reading
Ready Routine
Use the READY Routine resources to help students build strong, evidence-based responses to text-dependent questions through a scaffolded process of reading, analysis, collaborative discussion, and writing.
Read the text
Examine the question
Analyze the text
Discuss your thinking
You write a response
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text
{{skill.skillType}}
{{skill.skill}} : {{skill.description}}
