Project Work
🗣️ Position Line on Well-Being
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Effective Communication
Academic Mindset
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.9
Submission Required
Students respond to a controversy statement about whether MLK’s letter proves that systemic racism causes psychological harm, then defend their placement on a position line with textual evidence. In small groups, they build on peers’ ideas, challenge claims respectfully, and identify one possible counterpoint or weak warrant in each argument. Students then use a CER organizer to draft a tentative thesis, two reasons, and one counterclaim they may need to investigate further.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
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