Responding to Social Issues
English and Communication · 5th Year · Critical Literacy and Composition · 4.º Período

Responding to Social Issues

Students engage with texts that highlight contemporary social issues and formulate their own written or spoken responses. They learn to construct logical arguments and express empathy.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLCA English and Communication, Module 4, LO 5LCA English and Communication, Module 4, LO 6

About This Topic

Students engage with texts that highlight contemporary social issues and formulate their own written or spoken responses. They learn to construct logical arguments and express empathy.

Key Questions

  1. How can literature and media highlight social injustice?
  2. What makes an argument persuasive and respectful?
  3. How can we use our voices to advocate for change?

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Lesson Plan

ELA

An English Language Arts template structured around reading, writing, speaking, and language skills, with sections for text selection, close reading, discussion, and written response.

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