Using picture books is one of our favorite strategies for opening up a unit or individual lesson. Without fail, it always  sparks interest and gets students excited to learn about the topic at hand! Tune in to hear us walk through a lesson plan using one of our favorite picture books to introduce a unit in Dystopia.Not only is leveraging picture books a way to level up your engagement, but it is also a great practice in inclusive instruction. It’s a fantastic way for your entire class to be able to access the same text and begin at the same level, regardless of which skills they have.To prove this to you, we’re going to walk through a lesson plan using Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs to introduce a unit in Dystopia. This activity is so incredibly simple, and we’re even going to share how you can download the entire lesson plan for free! Resources: Cloudy Lesson plan Dystopia WorkshopLive Coaching: Synthesis WritingAmanda's Introduction to DystopiaAmanda's Dystopian Lit Mega BundleCloudy With a Chance of MeatballsEpisode 61: Living in a Dystopian WorldEpisode 60: Making the Case for WonderLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode62Use coupon code DYSTOPIA50 for 50% off the Teaching Dystopia Workshop: shop.bravenewteaching.com/dystopiaCheers! Join BNT Happy Hour HERE!Support the show