Grade 6
Digital Drama Unplugged
How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far?
Miscommunication is a common occurrence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in person. So how do we help students avoid the pitfalls of digital drama? Help them learn tips on avoiding online drama in the first place and de-escalating drama when it happens.
Key Vocabulary: de-escalate · digital drama Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.6.1,L.6.2,L.6.2.B,L.6.3,L.6.3.A,L.6.3.B,L.6.4,L.6.6,RI.6.1,RI.6.2,RI.6.3,RI.6.4,RI.6.6,RI.6.7,RI.6.10,SL.6.1,SL.6.1a,SL.6.1b,SL.6.1c,SL.6.1d,SL.6.2,SL.6.3,SL.6.4,SL.6.6,W.6.1,W.6.1a,W.6.1b,W.6.1c,W.6.4,W.6.8,W.6.9,W.6.10
CASEL
1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,2a,2c,3a,3b,3c,3d,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5d,5e,5f
AASL
I.A.1,I.A.2,I.B.1,I.B.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.D.1,I.D.2,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.A.1,II.A.2,II.B.1,II.B.2,II.B.3,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,II.D.3,III.A.1,III.A.2,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.1,III.C.2,III.D.1,III.D.2,IV.B.2,IV.B.4,V.A.2,V.A.3,V.C.1,V.C.3,V.D.1,V.D.2,VI.A.1,VI.A.2,VI.D.1,VI.D.2,VI.D.3
ISTE
2a,2b
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Warm Up: What Is Digital Drama?
5 mins.Explore: Where Do People Stand?
25 mins.Wrap Up: Act It Out
15 mins.What You'll Need
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Lesson last updated: January 2019
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