Nurturing the Heart of Democracy
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      Subject English Language Arts • Social Studies — Civics and Government, Current Events, US Government, US History
      Grade Level Grades 9-12
      Resource Type Activity
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      Available in Spanish, Good for Parents
      Standards Alignment
      Common Core State Standards
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      Attribution Non-commercial NoDerivative

      CC (BY-NC-ND)

      About This Lesson

      Students will read an essay by educator and activist Parker Palmer who identifies universal values that have the potential to nurture a healthy democracy. Students will engage in activities that prompt them to consider and envision a healthy democracy in their lives and in the communities in which they live.  For more resources on cultural, social, and environmental issues, visit: https://www.globalonenessproject.org​​

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      Standards

      Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1
      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.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1
      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.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.a
      Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.c
      Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.d
      Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2
      Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4
      Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.5
      Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1.d
      Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1.c

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