Encouraging Students to Take Action
Common Core State Standards
ELA |
English Language Arts |
RH |
Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-12 |
9-10 |
9th & 10th Grades |
3 |
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them. |
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Common Core State Standards
ELA |
English Language Arts |
SL |
Speaking and Listening Standards 6-12 |
9-10 |
9th & 10th Grades |
1a |
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. b. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented. |
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Common Core State Standards
ELA |
English Language Arts |
SL |
Speaking and Listening Standards 6-12 |
9-10 |
9th & 10th Grades |
1c |
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas. b. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented. |
Download Common Core State Standards (PDF 1.7 MB) |
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreC-V-C: Phonemic AwarenessKindergarten / ELA / PhonicsELA.RF.K.2c
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreAnalyzing Texts: Putting Thoughts on PaperGrade 5 / ELA / WritingELA.W.5.2b / ELA.W.5.9b
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Lesson IdeaAsking and Answering Questions About SoilGrade 2 / ELA / ELLELA.RI.2.1 / ELA.RI.2.5
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreGuided Reading with Jenna: Small Group Guided ReadingGrade 5 / ELA / DifferentiationELA.RL.5.10 / ELA.RF.5.4a / ELA.SL.5.1
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreAnalyzing Texts: Overview of a Lesson SeriesGrade 5 / ELA / NonfictionELA.RI.5.1 / ELA.W.5.2b / ELA.SL.5.1
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreArt of Persuasion and Craft of ArgumentGrades 11-12 / ELA / AnalysisELA.SL.11-12.3 / ELA.L.11-12.3 / ELA.RI.11-12.6
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreAnalyzing Texts: Brainstorm Before WritingGrade 5 / ELA / DiscussionELA.SL.5.1 / ELA.RI.5.1
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreExamining Elements of Persuasive SpeechesGrade 8 / ELA / Speaking & ListeningELA.SL.8.3 / ELA.W.8.1a
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In Partnership with
Lesson Objective
Work in small groups to research and plan an action project
Length
9 min
Questions to Consider
- What are the benefits of having students choose their own research topics?
- How does the tree diagram help students think about root causes and effects of the contemporary problems they're researching?
- How do civic engagement lessons prepare students for their futures?
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Teacher & School Info
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Matt Colley
- School Details
- Oakland Technical High School Oakland, CA
- Population
- 2,014 students
- District Spending
- $9,317
Supporting Materials
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Encouraging Students to Take Action Transcript
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Lesson Plan: Tree Group.PDF
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Worksheet: Tree Outline.PDF
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Handouts: Taking Action Assignment Sheet.PDF
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Handouts: Taking Action Project Rubric.PDF