Climate Schools Programme English intro lesson

Date published: 20 November 2025
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Analyse the language of climate change 

This is an introductory English lesson, part of the Climate Schools Programme. 

The lesson is designed to:

  • Develop analysis skills to identify persuasive writing techniques 
  • Highlight bias in climate change reporting

This resource includes: 

  • Climate Schools Programme slide deck 

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Climate Schools Programme - All English lessons

All Climate Schools Programme English lessons - in one easy download

Climate Schools Programme English lesson 1A

In these lessons the subject of climate change is a lens to explore communication, persuasive language and debate.

Climate Schools Programme English lesson 1B

Promote research and argument building skills, develop debating skills and focus on careers.

Climate Schools Programme English taster session

Develop analysis skills to identify persuasive writing techniques and highlight bias in climate change reporting. 

Climate Schools Programme English lessons

A collection of 3 English lesson plans to get students thinking about the language of climate change. This resource requires registration to download.

Climate Schools Programme clubs and assemblies

A collection of extra curricular activities and lesson plans to create a climate action club, run assemblies and tutor time sessions. This resource requires registration to download.

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