Subject: English

Grade Level: Grade 9

Objective: Relating text content to particular social issues, concerns, or

dispositions in real life

Learning across curriculum:

1) Science - Topic: Environmental Pollution

- How it connects with English: Students can read and analyze articles or texts
about the effects of pollution on society and write essays or opinion pieces
expressing their concerns and possible solutions.

2) History - Topic: Human Rights Movements

- How it connects with English: Students can read and discuss historical
documents or speeches related to human rights movements, and then write
reflections or create presentations on how these movements have influenced
society.

3) Economics - Topic: Poverty and Inequality

- How it connects with English: Students can read and analyze articles or texts
about poverty and inequality, and then engage in debates or discussions on the
economic and social factors that contribute to these issues.

ELICIT:

Teaching Strategy: Brainstorming

Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers

Anecdote 1: Share a personal experience about witnessing or hearing about a

social issue or concern in the local community.
Anecdote 2: Share a news article or story about a social issue or concern that has
gained attention in the country.

ENGAGE:

Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing

Instructional Materials: Cards with different social issues written on them, props
related to each issue

1) Idea: Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a social issue to
role-play. Each group will create a short skit or scene that highlights the issue and its
impact on individuals or society.

2) Idea: Show a series of images or videos depicting various social issues, and ask
students to write down their thoughts and reactions. Then, facilitate a class
discussion based on their responses.Explore:Explore:

Activity 1: Analyzing News Articles

Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Materials: News articles on different social issues, graphic organizers

Significance: This activity will allow students to practice analyzing and

understanding different perspectives on social issues through the use of news
articles.

Instructions:

1) Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a news article on a
specific social issue.

2) In their groups, students will read and discuss the article, identifying the main
points, arguments, and perspectives presented.

3) Using a graphic organizer, students will summarize the article and analyze its
impact on society.
Rubric:

- Content and understanding: 10 pts

- Analysis and critical thinking: 10 pts

- Presentation and collaboration: 10 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What are the main points discussed in the article?

2) How does the article present different perspectives on the social issue?

3) What is the potential impact of the social issue on society?

Activity 2: Creating Public Service Announcements

Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Materials: Laptops or tablets, video editing software

Significance: This activity will allow students to apply their understanding of social
issues by creating impactful public service announcements (PSAs) that raise
awareness and promote action.

Instructions:

1) Assign each student or small group a social issue to focus on.

2) Students will research and gather information about the issue, including statistics,
facts, and real-life examples.

3) Using video editing software, students will create a PSA that effectively
communicates the importance of the issue and provides ways for individuals to get
involved or make a difference.
Rubric:

- Research and information gathering: 10 pts

- Creativity and impact of the PSA: 15 pts

- Clarity of message and call to action: 10 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What social issue did you focus on in your PSA?

2) How did you use statistics or real-life examples to support your message?

3) What action or steps did you suggest for individuals to take in response to the
issue?

Activity 7: Analyzing Poetry

Teaching Strategy: Close Reading

Materials: Poems related to social issues, annotation tools (highlighters, sticky

notes)

Significance: This activity will allow students to analyze and interpret poetry that
addresses social issues, helping them develop a deeper understanding of the
connections between text and real-life concerns.

Instructions:

1) Provide students with a selection of poems that address different social issues,
such as inequality, discrimination, or environmental degradation.

2) In pairs or small groups, students will read and annotate the poems, identifying
literary devices, themes, and the poet's message.

3) Students will discuss their interpretations and reflections on the poems,

connecting them to real-life social issues.
Rubric:

- Analysis and interpretation: 15 pts

- Connection to real-life concerns: 10 pts

- Collaboration and discussion: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What literary devices did you identify in the poem?

2) How does the poet address the social issue in the poem?

3) What connections can you make between the poem and real-life social issues?

Activity 8: Debating Ethical Dilemmas

Teaching Strategy: Debate

Materials: Ethical dilemma scenarios, debate guidelines

Significance: This activity will allow students to explore ethical dilemmas and
consider the social implications of different choices, fostering critical thinking and
empathy.

Instructions:

1) Present students with ethical dilemma scenarios related to social issues, such as
the allocation of resources during a crisis or the ethics of animal testing.

2) Divide the class into two teams, assigning each team a stance to defend (e.g., pro
or con).

3) Students will research and prepare arguments to support their assigned stance
and engage in a debate, considering the ethical and social implications of their
positions.
Rubric:

- Research and preparation: 10 pts

- Effective argumentation: 15 pts

- Respectful and constructive participation: 10 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What were the main arguments presented in the debate?

2) How did you incorporate ethical considerations into your arguments?

3) How did the debate deepen your understanding of the social implications of the
ethical dilemma?

Activity 9: Creating Social Issue Artwork

Teaching Strategy: Visual Arts Integration

Materials: Art supplies (paint, markers, canvas, etc.)

Significance: This activity allows students to express their understanding of social

issues through visual art, encouraging creativity and personal reflection.

Instructions:

1) Assign each student or small group a social issue to focus on.

2) Students will research and gather visual references related to the issue, such as
photographs, illustrations, or symbols.

3) Using art supplies, students will create an original artwork that represents their
interpretation of the social issue and its impact on society.
Rubric:

- Creativity and originality: 15 pts

- Representation of the social issue: 10 pts

- Reflection and artist statement: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) How did you incorporate visual references and symbols into your artwork?

2) How does your artwork represent the social issue you focused on?

3) What message or emotions do you hope to convey through your artwork?

Note: The rubrics, question prompts, and specific materials for each activity can be
customized based on the teacher's preferences and resources available.

EXPLAIN:

Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion

Explain the concept of relating text content to social issues, concerns, or dispositions
in real life by providing examples and discussing how texts can reflect or address
these issues. Encourage students to share their own insights and experiences.

ELABORATE:

Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Task 1: Conducting Interviews

Materials: Interview questions, recording devices (audio or video)

Task 2: Creating Infographics

Materials: Art supplies, laptops or tablets

In Task 1, students will work in pairs or small groups to conduct interviews with
individuals who have personal experiences or expertise related to a specific social
issue. They will then present their to the class.

In Task 2, students will create infographics that visually represent key information
and statistics related to a social issue. They can use art supplies or digital tools to
design their infographics.

EVALUATE:

Teaching Strategy: Discussion and Differentiation

Instructional Materials: Rubric, question prompts

Question 1: How did the texts you analyzed in Activity 1 contribute to your
understanding of social issues?

Question 2: What strategies or techniques did you use in creating your PSA in
Activity 2 to effectively communicate your message?

Question 3: How did the interviews or infographics in the Elaborate section deepen
your understanding of a specific social issue?

EXTEND:

Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Instructional Materials: Research materials, presentation tools

Provide examples of real-life situations or scenarios where students can apply their
understanding of relating text content to social issues. For instance, students can
research and present on a current social issue and propose solutions or actions that
can be taken.

Assignment:
Assignment 1: Opinion Piece

Instructional Materials: Writing prompts, laptops or paper

Guiding Overview: Students will write an opinion piece discussing a social issue of
their choice, supporting their arguments with evidence from texts they have
analyzed.

Actual Assessment Question: Choose a social issue that you feel strongly. Write
an opinion piece explaining your views on the issue and supporting your arguments
with evidence from at least two texts you have analyzed.

Assignment 2: Social Issue Presentation

Instructional Materials: Presentation guidelines, research materials

Guiding Overview: Students will research a specific social issue and create a
presentation that highlights its impact on society and proposes possible solutions.

Actual Assessment Question: Choose a social issue that you find important.
Create a presentation that provides an overview of the issue, its impact on society,
and possible solutions. Use research materials and real-life examples to support
your presentation.

Note: The rubrics, question prompts, and specific materials for each activity and
assignment can be customized based on the teacher's preferences