Speak Up For Justice- Voices For Change

Essential Question

What is an activist?
Who gets to decide whether or not a community is in need of revitalization?
How can young people make a difference in society?
How can I use the media to influence others?
What is artivism?
Who should be responsible for making change in society?
Is our justice system just?
What makes a community?

Texts

Multimedia

Ben DeSoto 'Understanding Poverty' exhibit

In this video, photojournalist Ben DeSoto discusses "Understanding Poverty," an exhibit featuring images of people and communities affected by poverty and homelessness.

Ben Tecumseh DeSoto

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Subject

Economics

Topic

Class

July 2, 2014

Student Tasks

Write to the Source

Are You Convinced?

Are You Convinced? asks students to demonstrate their argumentative and evaluative writing skills.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

CCSS

W.6-12.1, W.6-12.4, W.6-12.9

July 19, 2014

Write to the Source

Problem Solver

Problem Solver asks students to demonstrate their argumentative skills when identifying problems and solutions in writing.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

CCSS

W.6-12.1, W.6-12.4, W.6-12.9

July 19, 2014

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caitlinhenderson

Speak Up For Justice- Voices For Change

Ben DeSoto 'Understanding Poverty' exhibit

Are You Convinced?

Problem Solver

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