Dramatic Tension and Social Justice · Speaking & Listening

Socratic Inquiry into Social Norms

Engaging in structured discussions about the moral dilemmas presented in literature.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is an individual ever justified in breaking a law they believe to be unjust?
  2. 2How does the pressure of social conformity influence personal decision making?
  3. 3To what extent is a person responsible for the actions of their community?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.c
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Dramatic Tension and Social Justice
Period: Speaking & Listening

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