Grade 12
We Are Civil Communicators
How can we communicate with civility online?
When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common ground and deeper understanding. Teach students to keep disagreements civil so their ideas will be heard and so they can advocate for positive change.
Learning Objectives:
Key Vocabulary:
civil discourse
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trolling
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Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.10, RH.11-12.2, RH.11-12.3, RH.11-12.4, RH.11-12.7, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.10, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.1a, SL.11-12.1b, SL.11-12.1c, SL.11-12.1d, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.4, SL.11-12.6, W.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8, WHST.11-12.10, WHST.11-12.4, WHST.11-12.7, WHST.11-12.8
CASEL
1a, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5e, 5f
AASL
I.A.2, II.A.1, II.A.2, II.A.3, III.A.1, III.A.2, III.A.3, IV.A.1, IV.A.2, IV.A.3, V.A.1, V.A.2, V.A.3, VI.A.1, VI.A.2, I.B.2, I.B.3, II.B.1, II.B.2, III.B.1, III.B.2, IV.B.1, IV.B.2, IV.B.4, I.C.1, I.C.4, II.C.1, II.C.2, III.C.2, I.D.1, I.D.2, I.D.3, I.D.4, II.D.1, II.D.2, II.D.3, III.D.1, V.D.2, VI.D.1, VI.D.2, II.B.3
ISTE
1d, 2a, 2b, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3d, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d
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