The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (7th Grade)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is the true story of a Malawi boy who responded to a drought that forced famine on his country. With his formal education interrupted by poverty, he turned to a library funded by the American government to piece together how to harness wind and create electricity. Lessons on renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, text features of graphic novels, film adaptations of text, and the necessary steps to solve a problem will energize and wind the thinking gears of students. Before you begin... Each Artful Reading Module is flexibly designed for a 2-3 week duration. Lessons are marked for Before-, During-, or After-Reading to guide your planning. We have added a sample of an After Reading lesson entitled Harnessing the Wind for you to preview. Each lesson is designed in an easy to read format, with standards, materials needed, and step-by-step directions to ensure you are fully prepared when it’s time to deliver.  This module contains the following lessons: