Current Events Discussion Project: Student Handouts, Rubric, and Intro Slides

Description

This ready-to-go project is designed for students to dive deep into a current event of their choice through student presentations and discussions. It provides flexibility to suit middle school students through AP or college level government.

Aligned with Florida State Standard Civics and Government Standard 2, CCSS and Theme 10 for NCSS.

Handouts (Editable- Word and Canva Link) include:

Sign-up sheet for presentations
Scaffolded break down of current event
Student led discussion questions
Example of complete presentation plan

Slides (Editable-Canva Link) include:

Objective, Standards, and Bell Ringer
Slides introducing students to each part of the project
Rubric
Discussion Talk Moves/Sentence Stems (ELL/IEP/504 support!)

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Current Events Discussion Project: Student Handouts, Rubric, and Intro Slides

Name: Current Events Discussion Project: Student Handouts, Rubric, and Intro Slides
Brand: CommittedToCompassionWithMsC
SKU: 12789862
Price: 4.00 USD
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Highlights

Digital downloads

Microsoft Word

Grades

9th - 12th

Subjects

Civics, Government, Social Studies

Standards

CCSSSL.9-10.1

CCSSSL.9-10.1a

CCSSSL.9-10.1b

Description

Aligned with Florida State Standard Civics and Government Standard 2, CCSS and Theme 10 for NCSS.

Handouts (Editable- Word and Canva Link) include:

Sign-up sheet for presentations
Scaffolded break down of current event
Student led discussion questions
Example of complete presentation plan

Slides (Editable-Canva Link) include:

Objective, Standards, and Bell Ringer
Slides introducing students to each part of the project
Rubric
Discussion Talk Moves/Sentence Stems (ELL/IEP/504 support!)

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Standards

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CCSSSL.9-10.1

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

CCSSSL.9-10.1a

Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

CCSSSL.9-10.1b

Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.