English 9 · Week 24 · Voices and Justice
Credit Where It Is Due
Students integrate information into their writing selectively, using quotation and paraphrase, and avoid plagiarism.
- Students will
- Students integrate information into their writing selectively, using quotation and paraphrase, and avoid plagiarism.
- SEL skill
- Give credit and choose honesty when it is tempting to take a shortcut
- What it looks like
- Students practice academic honesty and giving credit to others, including when using AI tools.
- Content focus
- Integrating quotations and avoiding plagiarism
- Format
- Partner exchange
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making is making caring and constructive choices after considering right and wrong, safety, and consequences. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- W.9-10.8: Writing, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 8
- W.9-10.9: Writing, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 9
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.10 Writing; ELD.PII.9-10.7 Condensing ideas; ELD.PI.9-10.6 Reading and viewing closely
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Effective Expression
- Works with: Research
Fits these textbook chapters
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More responsible decision-making activities for English 9
- Torn Between Two Choices Responsible decision-makingStudents analyze a character's internal conflict and how it advances the plot.
- Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Responsible decision-makingStudents introduce a precise claim and support it with relevant evidence and reasoning.
- Does the Evidence Hold Up? Responsible decision-makingStudents delineate and evaluate an argument, assessing whether reasoning is valid and evidence is sufficient.
- How Words Move Us Responsible decision-makingStudents determine an author's purpose and analyze how rhetoric advances it.
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