CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVIST GRETA THUNBERG BIOGRAPHY

*Is your class doing an activity on climate change or learning about the accomplishments of notable women during Women’s History Month? Then this editable flipbook will be the perfect addition as it will help your students scaffold the writing of a biography on Greta Thunberg. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. *

What’s Included:

• EDITABLE Flipbook templates in blackline to print x 6
• EDITABLE Flipbook templates in color to print x 6
• Self-editing checklist
• Peer-editing checklist
• Teacher Marking Rubric x 3 formats
• Publishing sheets x 3 styles

ACTIVITY

1. Students will research information on the selected subject, Greta Thunberg.

2. The flipbook is used to collate information on the subject. It will also be the first
   draft whereby students will self edit and peer edit and publish from.

3. Students will publish their writing on given templates.

4. Display students’ research on the bulletin board.

THE FLIPBOOK COMPONENTS x 6 SHEETS
The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts.
The following sections are included:

1. Cover Template: choice of three – students pick one

2. The Writing Prompt x 1 template: instructions to collect information on the subject’s biographical information.

3. The Introduction x 1 template: Name of subject, time period and place, what the subject is known for.

4. Journey of Life x 2 templates: key information on the subject’s early life: family, childhood, education, personal interests, beliefs.

   major achievements and obstacles: milestones, awards, major successes,
   difficulties faced and outcomes

5. Lasting Legacy x 1 template: current status: time period and place, most memorable impact, important quote

How to assemble: Flipbook
You can choose either of the three options.

A. Print out the templates in black and white. Cut each template on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.

B. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut on the horizontal line and assemble. Students may colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top.

C. Print out the templates in colour. Cut on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Staple/glue at the top.

How to assemble: Interactive Notebook
Cut each template on the horizontal line. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down
largest template (Lasting Legacy) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest.

This flipbook will help your students practise essential research skills while
writing an interesting biography on Greta Thunberg.