Preservation of Long Island's Natural Environment $18M deal struck for Dick Cavett's Montauk property
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NIE Multimedia Program: Lesson 1
Ben Amato | Educational consultant
Editorial Writing--All Four ELA Standards
The goal of life is living in agreement with nature.
Zeno (335 BC - 264 BC), from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers
In the conflict between development and land conservation on the East End, two recent projects symbolize the crossroads Long Islanders face. This week's lesson looks at an effort to preserve the environment in Montauk and also plans to turn the Calverton Pine Barrens into a mega ski resort.
TV Component
News 12 covered the story on the L.I. Pine Barrens Society and their views on the development of a mega resort in Calverton. View the video clip twice and then answer the Multiple-Choice Quiz.
Newspaper Component
Newsday has the story "18M deal struck for Dick Cavett's Montauk property." Read the article and then using the facts and details within, complete the Comprehension Crossword Puzzle.
Language Arts Component
Critical lens
I think that I shall never see
a billboard lovely as a tree.
Perhaps, unless the billboards fall,
I'll never see a tree at all.
Ogden Nash (1902 - 1971)
Situation
Long Islanders face a crossroad in development. Government officials and civic groups favor preservation of our open spaces. Business leaders side with capitalism and economic growth.
Write an EDITORIAL on your feelings about how the dwindling open spaces of land on our island should be utilized. Use the facts, details and specific of these two stories to illustrate your opinions and feelings. Click here to learn about how to write an editorial.
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Lesson Plan Overview
Video from News 12
Listening Quiz Questions
Newsday Article
Crossword Puzzle
Crossword & Quiz Answers
Audio Clip from NPR
Writing Guidelines
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