Common Core State Standards–English Language Arts
STRAND
SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 9–12
Writing History/Social
Write an ad campaign that inspires people to shift away
from buying new things and toward reusing or practicing other
alternatives to ownership such as borrowing or swapping. Include
in the ad information about how such a shift would affect water
and power usage.
Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects
WHST.9-12.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments,
or technical processes.
Create a play, video, or other oral presentation that explains where
your community’s water or power comes from, as well as some of
the biggest uses by individuals and societies of this resource. Include
visuals and digital media to enhance the presentation, and share
it with younger students or community members.
Speaking and Listening
SL.11-12.5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual,
graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations
to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and
to add interest.
BIG IDEAS
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Grades 9–12
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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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