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Current Events: DACA Controversy

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Lesson Title	Current Events: DACA Controversy
Unit Title	Current Events
NRS Level	Level 4
Length of Lesson	60 minutes

Lesson Purpose

Students will learn about DACA and participate in a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to discuss the issue respectfully with others. Students will read an informative essay, analyze the pros and cons of the program, participate in silent and whole-class discussion, and then take a short quiz to demonstrate understanding of the program.

Student Target

I can read about a controversial issue in the news, discuss the issue respectfully with others, and demonstrate my understanding of this issue.

CCR Standards

Speaking and Listening

Speaking and Listening Anchor 1
Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Speaking and Listening Anchor 1: Level D

SL.8.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

E.7
E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.
E.8
E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.