Scope and Sequence

The purpose of the Scope and Sequence document is to offer teachers an understanding of how Revision Assistant prompts can fit into their units and lesson plans. The document lists the title of each prompt and then offers the “essential questions” and concepts this prompt could be used to consider and work on. In addition to providing guidance to individual teachers, this document also shows vertical articulation across grade levels. While many prompts fit into a range of grade levels, for the Scope and Sequence document, the Teaching and Learning Innovations Team at Turnitin has listed the prompts only once under the grade level each prompts best exemplifies. Continue reading and click the arrows below to learn more.

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6th Grade

Prompt Title	Genre & Related Subjects	Provided Sources	Concepts	Essential Questions
Ancient Greek Government	Historical Analysis Social Studies ELA	3	Change Leadership Cause and Effect	What role does government serve in a culture? What are the characteristics of an effective government? What factors cause change in a society over time?
Ancient Greek Firsts	Historical Analysis Social Studies ELA	10	Civilization Society Discovery	What abilities separate humans from other species? What factors cause a civilization to advance or decline? What factors cause change in a society over time?
Characterization in Eleven and Shoes for Hector	Analysis ELA	2	Perception Relationships Identity	How are people transformed through their relationships with others? How does what we know about the world shape the way we view ourselves?
Comparing Ancient Indian Civilizations	Informative Social Studies ELA	2	Similarities Differences Culture Patterns	What characteristics are present across cultures throughout time and place? What factors cause change in a society over time?
Create a Myth	Narrative ELA	0	Origins Storytelling Narrative Elements	How do we know what we know? What purposes does storytelling serve?
The Curse of the Poisoned Pretzel	Informative ELA	1	Relationships Conflicts	How can a person’s decisions and actions change his/her life? How do the decisions and actions of characters reveal their personalities?
Effects of the Great Depression	Informative Social Studies ELA	3	Conflict Survival Adaptation	How do our personal experiences shape who we are as individuals? In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? Why do we bother to study/examine the past?
Expect the Unexpected	Narrative ELA	0	Expectation vs. Reality	Can your expectations affect your perception of an event or experience?
The Giver	Analysis ELA	0	Relationships Conflict	How do restrictions of freedom help or hinder a society? How do we form and shape our identities? How can one person's choices affect those around him?
Group Work: Help or Hurt?	Argumentative ELA	2	Cooperation	What are the benefits and drawbacks of collaboration? How can we demonstrate our best work even when faced with challenges? What are an individual's responsibilities to a team and what are a team's responsibilities to an individual?
Hatchet	Analysis ELA	1	Survival Motivation Cause and Effect	In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? What problem-solving strategies can individuals use to manage conflict and change? How are people transformed through their relationships with others?
The Importance of Family	Informative ELA	2	Family Support	What role does family play in one's life? In what ways can support be shown?
Is It Art?	Argumentative Art ELA	4	Art Perspective	Who determines what is good for us? What is the purpose and function of art in our culture? Who decides the criteria for judging whether or not art is good?
Letter to Your Principal: School Uniforms	Argumentative ELA	0	Self-expression Identity Conformity	How do we express our identities? What is the importance of creativity for the individual and/or a culture? In what ways does conformity benefit and harm society?
Life Doesn't Frighten Me	Narrative ELA	1	Survival Fear Courage	In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? How can we conquer fears that may arise in our lives?
The Making of a Scientist	Informative Science ELA	1	Knowledge vs. Understanding	How does what we know about the world shape the way we view ourselves? What is the difference between knowledge and understanding?
Owning a Pet	Argumentative ELA	0	Ownership Responsibility	What qualities define whether or not a person is responsible? How can healthy, balanced relationships teach us responsibility?
A Proclamation About Rosa Parks	Informative Social Studies ELA	1	Justice Leadership Heroism	What allows some individuals to take a stand against prejudice / oppression while others choose to participate in it? What is the difference between a leader and a hero? What are the benefits and consequences of questioning / challenging unjust laws?
River Valley Civilizations	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	4	Relationship Cause and Effect Adaptation	In what ways does the physical environment impact a culture's development? How does geography influence the way people live?
Rocks	Informative ELA Science	2	Purpose Communication Geology	What types of information and visual data do scientists gather, classify, sequence, and interpret? Why is information important for understanding organisms, places, and events that shape our world? How can the way we present information affect whether we fulfill a purpose or goal?
Rome and China	Informative Social Studies ELA	2	Culture Knowledge	How do we know what we know? Why do we bother to study / examine the past, present or future? What defines culture?
Samurai vs. Knight	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	2	Preparedness Training War	How do we learn the skills needed to begin a career? What types of preparation are necessary to achieve a goal? In what ways would an individual physically and mentally prepare for battle?
Seismic Technology	Informative Science	3	Technology Seismic Activity	How can science help us understand our world? Why do scientists gather, classify, sequence, and interpret information and visual data? How can technology help us recognize and analyze change over time?
The Skin I'm In	Analysis ELA	0	Self Love Bullying Perspective	How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the people involved? How does what we know about the world shape the way we view ourselves?
The Watsons and Ballad of Birmingham	Analysis ELA Social Studies	2	Perspective Inspiration	What influences an artist to create? In what ways does experience shape one's perspective? In what ways can fiction convey real-life experiences?
Witness to Bullying	Argumentative ELA	0	Responsibility Bullying	What qualities does a responsible person possess? What defines whether or not a person should be accountable? To what degree should we be responsible to each other as humankind?
You've Got a Friend in Me	Narrative ELA	0	Relationships Friendships	What are the elements that build a strong friendship? How are people transformed through their relationships with others?

7th Grade

Prompt Title	Genre & Related Subjects	Provided Sources	Concepts	Essential Questions
Acts of Kindness	Informative ELA	0	Kindness Relationships	What is humanity and what role does it play in our interactions with others? How can we impact the lives of others in positive ways?
Annabel Lee and the Making of Mood	Analysis ELA	1	Relationships Perception Identity	How do authors use the resources of language to impact an audience? How do authors create mood in their writing?
Australia's Stolen Generation	Informative Social Studies ELA	3	Responsibility Culture Justice	How are cultural characteristics maintained over time? In what ways can one atone for past mistakes? In what ways can governments acknowledge and atone for past abuses of power?
Changing Your School	Informative ELA	0	Change Culture Cause and Effect	When is change necessary? How can change be a force of positive impact? Why do organizations evolve over time?
Charles	Narrative ELA	1	Identity Truth Motivation	In what ways does perspective shape one's perception of events? How might an intended audience shape the manner in which information is conveyed by an author?
Comparing Leaders: Choices and Consequences	Informative ELA Social Studies	0	Choices Leadership Responsibility	How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the people involved? How do we know how to make good decisions?
Dulce et Decorum	Analysis Social Studies ELA	2	Perspective War Duty	How does perspective shape or alter truth? What features of a text reveal an author's purpose, tone, or perspective?
Franklin D. Roosevelt	Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Perseverance Challenges Courage	How can perseverance help a person to achieve a goal? How can FDR's life be an example for others?
Genetics vs. Environmental Factors	Argumentative Science	3	Identity Inheritance	How can examining cause and effect help us understand relationships between organisms, places, ideas, and events? How are an organism's traits determined? How are traits passed from one generation to another?
Goals and Purpose of the European Union	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	3	Goals Purpose Accomplishments	What factors indicate when a goal has been effectively accomplished? Who should govern or rule a nation?
The Great Fire	Historical Analysis Social Studies ELA	6	Destruction Cause and Effect Ownership	How can we learn from the past in order to make more effective decisions in the future? Why do we study the past?
Home: The Blueprint of Our Lives	Informative Social Studies ELA	1	Family Immigration Culture	How does family play a role in shaping our values and beliefs? How is culture preserved throughout generations or despite immigration?
The Impact of Communism on Life in China	Informative Social Studies ELA	7	Cause and Effect Change Transformation	What factors shape our beliefs? To what degree does the media reflect the truth? How can perceptions be manipulated on a large scale? How does perspective shape or alter truth?
Jabberwocky and Portmanteau Words	Analysis ELA	1	Language Motivation	How can language be powerful? How do authors use the resources of language to impact an audience?
London Eyes Open	Narrative ELA	1	Resolution Continuity	What makes a story engaging or compelling? What features contribute to a satisfying conclusion for the reader?
Malaria and Sub-Saharan Africa	Informative Social Studies ELA	3	Survival Adaptation Prevention	To what extent is the government responsible for protecting its citizens? What role do humans play in the spreading of disease?
The Man in the Water	Analysis ELA	1	Heroism Nature	In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? In what ways does nature prevail?
McKinley or Denali?	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	2	Tradition Change Identity	What purpose do traditions serve in a culture? Can anything in nature truly be owned?
Mentors and Role Models	Informative ELA	1	Mentors Role Models Characteristics Impact	How do we form and shape our identities? What turning points impact our development?
NAFTA and USMCA	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	4	Agreement Partnership Commitment	Is free trade good for the world? What causes changes in policies or laws?
Naps: Healthy or Not?	Argumentative Health ELA	5	Choices Health Patterns	What factors influence choices about our health? How can a person determine whether certain behavioral choices are beneficial or harmful?
Natural Resources	Argumentative Science ELA	5	Cause and Effect Responsibility Patterns	How can examining cause and effect help us understand the relationships between organisms, places, and events? How can or should countries deal with population growth?
The Outsiders	Analysis ELA	1 (1 included, then whole novel)	Change Cycles	How does an author reveal the theme of a work? What are the universal themes in literature that persist throughout cultures and time periods?
The Panama Canal	Informative ELA Social Studies	3	Connection Interdependence Exploration	How are countries interdependent upon one another? To what degree do nations need to collaborate?
Protecting Animals	Analysis Science ELA	3	Ethics Protection	In what ways is it ethical to remove animals from their natural environments? When is the restriction of freedom a good thing?
Protest: Violent or Not?	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	2	Human Rights Violence Protest	What happens when belief systems of societies and individuals come into conflict? When should an individual take a stand in opposition to an individual or larger group? When is it appropriate to challenge the beliefs or values of society?
Santorio Santorio and the Thermometer	Informative ELA Science	1	Discovery	How do we form and shape our identities? How do we know what we know?
Screen Time	Argumentative Technology ELA	3	Technology Interaction Balance	How much technology is too much technology? In what ways can humans and technology interact effectively?
A Story About Patience	Narrative ELA	0	Tolerance Patience	How do we handle difficult situations with tolerance and understanding?
Structure and Theme in Oranges	Analysis ELA	1	Relationships Identity	How does an author reveal the theme of a work? What can the structure of a poem tell us? How do our feelings for others impact our behavior around them?
Tomorrow Seeds	Informative Social Studies ELA	2	Culture Conflict	When should an individual take a stand in opposition to an individual or larger group? When a person’s individual choices are in direct conflict with his / her society, what are the consequences?
The Treaty of Versailles	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	3	Justification Resolution Reaction	What might cause nations to lose their power or autonomy? When should someone be held accountable for their actions?
Weaponization of Water	Historical Analysis Social Studies ELA	3	Weaponization Restriction Fairness Survival	In what ways do private citizens suffer the consequences of war? To what degree, if any, should limits be placed on tactical weapons during wartime?

8th Grade

Prompt Title	Genre & Related Subjects	Provided Sources	Concepts	Essential Questions
Alternative Sources of Energy	Argumentative ELA Science STEM	2	Energy Choices	What are the benefits and drawbacks of alternative sources of energy? How are decisions made?
America Singing	Analysis ELA	2	Equality Identity Perspective	How does perspective (shaped by culture, privilege, experience, etc.) affect the way one sees the world? In what ways have the experiences of minorities been visible in classic literature? Can literature serve as a vehicle for social change?
Anne Frank and Miep Gies	Informative ELA Social Studies	2	Courage Relationships Survival	How do we form and shape our identities? How can two people see things from different perspectives? How do our personal experiences shape our view of others?
Boycotting the British: Justified or Not?	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Relationships Conflict Motivation	What situations justify a boycott? How can conflict between a government and its citizens be navigated?
Child Labor Conditions	Informative Social Studies ELA	3	Ethics Justice	What are the responsibilities of the individual in regard to issues of social justice? To what extent does power or the lack of power affect individuals? Why do we bother to study / examine the past?
Choose Your Own Adventure	Informative ELA	0	Participation Choice	What role do extracurricular activities play in one's education?
The Constitution vs. the Articles of Confederation	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	2	Effectiveness Perspective Government	What role should government play in the lives of its citizens? What factors cause nations to reevaluate current practices?
Criminal Justice Reform	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	3	Equality Justice Reform
Criminal Justice Reform	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	3	Equality Justice Reform	Does the US court system treat everyone equally? In what ways should judges be subjective when making courtroom decisions? How should we change the court system to make it equitable for everyone?
Digital Footprint	Informative Technology ELA	3	Technology Relationships Perception	Why is having a positive digital footprint important? In what ways can humans and technology interact effectively? How can technology change someone's perception of you?
Electricity	Analysis Science ELA	3	Purpose Communication Energy	How do authors convey ideas in informational text? What are effective methods for communicating abstract ideas?
Free Verse Structure in Out of the Dust	Analysis ELA	0 (whole novel prompt)	Impact Cause and Effect Form and Structure	What can the structure of prose tell us? How does an author reveal the theme of a work?
The Fun They Had	Narrative ELA	1	Discovery Perception Change	In what ways can small changes have big impacts? How can new inventions affect the ways that we live our lives?
The Hobbit: Hero or Not?	Analysis ELA	0 (whole novel prompt)	Heroes Identity	What qualities does a hero possess? What role does a hero play in a culture? Do the attributes of a hero remain the same over time?
The Industrial Revolution	Informative Social Studies ELA	3	Change Benefits vs Costs Adaptation	In what ways can the advancement of technology be beneficial and / or detrimental? What were the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution in America?
Japanese Internment Executive Order 9066	Analysis ELA Social Studies	2	Relocation Culture Freedom	What is freedom? When does government have the right to restrict the freedoms of people? In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?
Just Because	Narrative ELA	0	Education	What is the true purpose of learning? To what extent are young people in charge of their own learning?
Lincoln's Suspension of Habeas Corpus	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Justification Change Perception	Why do we have laws? When is it necessary to break a law? How have individuals shaped the course of history?
A Long Walk to Water	Analysis ELA Social Studies	0	Perseverance Impact Author's Purpose	In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? How can a person’s actions change his/her life or the lives of others? What methods does an author use to reveal the message of a story?
The Louisiana Purchase	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	3	Exploration Change Ownership	How does one effectively build support for a controversial decision? How can new endeavors have a big impact?
Manifest Destiny	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Exploration Justification Perspective	How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the people involved? What were the benefits and drawbacks to westward expansion in North America?
Narratives of the Holocaust	Narrative ELA Social Studies	1	Adversity Perspective Oppression	Why is it important for people to construct narratives about their experiences? What is oppression and what are the root causes?
Nature by Design	Informative Science ELA	1	Curiosity Investigation Understanding	How do we learn about our world? What factors shape our understanding of new concepts, ideas, or things?
Neighborhood of the Future	Informative ELA	0	Community Change	What elements create a functioning community for its inhabitants? How do the communities humans build reflect the values of the society?
Oil Spills	Argumentative ELA Science	3	Survival Adaptation Change	What role do humans play in maintaining nature's balance? What are the responsibilities of the individual and society in regard to the health of the environment?
The Open Boat	Informative ELA	1	Relationships Interdependence Perseverance	What situations bond people together? How are people transformed through their relationships with others?
The Open Window	Informative ELA	1	Perspective Deception	How does one's perspective shape one's reality / truth? What factors might motivate someone to deceive another?
Problems Offer Opportunities	Argumentative ELA	0	Challenges Motivation	How can challenges motivate you to succeed? In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? How can a person’s decisions and actions change his / her life?
Protecting Communities from Sea Level Rise	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	4	Community Decision-making Impact	What communities are most at-risk to the effects of climate change? Who should be making decisions on how we protect communities facing unequal impacts of rising sea levels?
The Reconstruction Era	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	4	Success Perspective Social Change	How do we know when a goal has been achieved? What factors indicate a nation's success?
School Sports	Argumentative Health Physical Education ELA	4	Health Safety Protection	What factors determine if something is healthy or harmful? When should parents, schools, or government agencies intervene in youth activities?
Sky-High Salaries	Argumentative ELA	0	Fairness Equality Value	What is the relationship between fairness and equality? How do our personal experiences shape our view of others?
Something to Bee Worried About	Informative Science ELA	2	Extinction Survival Cause and Effect	What things can impact the livelihood of a species? How do organisms impact each other in positive and negative ways?
Stand Alone	Narrative ELA	0	Identity Courage	When is it necessary to question the status quo?
What is Winning?	Informative ELA	1	Success Choices Friendship	How do you know when you are successful? How do the decisions and actions of characters reveal their personalities?
What's My Name?	Narrative ELA	1	Identity Relationships	What does it mean to practice empathy and understand someone else? What makes a story engaging or compelling?
Young People As Activists	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	5	Change Protest Politics	When should young people's perspectives be considered in politics? How should young people be advocating for change?

9th Grade

Prompt Title	Genre & Related Subjects	Provided Sources	Concepts	Essential Questions
Accepting Theories	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	7	Theories Plate Tectonics Change	When and why do people accept a theory? Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute? How does perspective shape or alter truth?
Animal Farm	Analysis ELA	0 (whole novel prompt)	Human Nature Morals Culture	How does literature reflect the values of a given culture or time period? In what ways does art reflect life? How do authors reveal the theme of their work?"
Biotechnology	Analysis ELA Science	5	Biotechnology Risks vs. Benefits	To what degree is the advancement of technology a good thing? What is the role of medical knowledge in our society?
Changing Tone in The Monkey's Paw	Narrative ELA	1	Tone Choices Power	How is tone conveyed in writing? How does tone impact an audience's understanding of a text?
Chesapeake Bay	Informative ELA Science STEM	5	Restoration Responsibility Conservation	What are the responsibilities of the individual and / or society in regard to the health of the environment? What are the consequences of being unconcerned with nature’s balance / harmony?
A Doctor's Duty	Argumentative ELA	0	Responsibility Ethics Obligation	To what degree should we be responsible to each other as humankind? How do the decisions and actions of people reveal their personalities?
Driverless Cars	Informative Technology ELA	5	Technology Change Adaptation	How can technology change our everyday lives? In what ways can humans and technology interact effectively?
Electoral College vs. Popular Vote	Historical Analysis Social Studies ELA	4	Democracy Representation Equality	To what degree is the United States a true democracy? What does a representative government look like?
Energy Drinks	Argumentative ELA Science	4	Responsibility Health Cause and Effect	When is the restriction of choices a good thing? What factors are relevant to making informed choices about one's diet?
Evolving Theories	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	9	Theories Change Evolution	How and why do theories evolve? How can we learn about and from other people's work? Why do we bother to study the past?
Executive Powers	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	4	Power Ethics Leadership	What are the qualities of an effective leader? Who should govern or rule? Does power always corrupt?
Fahrenheit 451	Analysis ELA	1 (whole novel prompt)	Culture Conflict Courage	How can an author reveal the theme of their work? When should an individual take a stand against what they believe to be an injustice? What are the benefits and consequences of questioning / challenging social order?
Foraging and Farming	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	13	Farming Foraging Change	To what extent was farming and improvement over foraging? How do our means of feeding ourselves affect our survival? How and why do we makes changes to our daily routines?
Fourth Amendment Rights	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	4	Rights Justice Perspective	What is the relationship between freedom and responsibility? Should maintaining one's privacy outweigh the responsibility for maintaining one's safety?
Human Language vs. Animal Communication	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	9	Language Communication Identity	How does language make humans different? How does language influence the way we think, act, and perceive the world? How are human systems of communication different from those of other animals?
Investigating Change	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	8	Change Perspective Persuasion	How and why do individuals change their minds? How can you learn to see things from another's point of view? Why is it important?
Legislation and Lobbyists	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	4	Democracy Representation Ethics	Why do we have laws? To what degree is the United States a true democracy? What does a representative government look like?
To Kill a Mockingbird	Analysis ELA	0	Conflict Diversity Injustice	How are prejudice and bias created? How do we overcome them? What are the causes and consequences of prejudice and injustice, and how does an individual’s response to them reveal his / her true character? Can literature serve as a vehicle for social change?
Letter to the Editor: Social Media	Argumentative Social Studies Technology ELA	0	Identity Technology	How does media shape our view of the world and ourselves? In what ways does technology mediate our relationships? To what extent does media shape an individual’s understanding or concept of happiness?
Letter to Your Principal: Cell Phones	Argumentative Technology ELA	4	Responsibility Technology Education	How does technology advance or distract from learning in the classroom? What is the relationship between freedom and responsibility?
Martin	Analysis ELA	1	Empathy Perspective	What personal qualities help or hinder the formation of relationships? How are people transformed through their relationships with others?
The Modern Revolution	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	8	Change Adaptation Impact	To what extent has the Modern Revolution been a positive or a negative force? How can cultural advancements help or hinder a society? What determines a positive or a negative impact of a change on society?
The Mooring Mast	Informative ELA	1	Problem-solving Adversity	What problem-solving strategies can individuals use to manage conflict and change? In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?
Perspectives and Progress	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies Science	7	Perspectives Progress Change	How can looking at the same information from different perspectives pave the way for progress? How can changes in scientific ideas change the way we view the world around us?
The Railroad Runs to Canada	Analysis Social Studies ELA	2	Leadership Determination	What makes a good leader? What are the factors that move individuals / communities / nations to great sacrifice and what are the consequences? In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?
Reactions and Responses to Disease	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	9	Disease Survival Reactions	How and why have our reactions and responses to disease changed? How do our actions in the past shape our actions in the present and future? How can our reactions to disease change how we learn to adapt and survive?
Romeo and Juliet: Where Lies the Blame?	Analysis ELA	0	Cause and Effect Responsibility Conflict	If any, what are the boundaries of love and sacrifice, and where does one draw the line between them? What are the factors that move individuals / communities / nations to great sacrifice and what are the consequences?
A Rough Road Ahead	Informative ELA	1	Choices Adversity Experience	What factors influence the decisions we make? In what ways can adversity be beneficial?
A Story About Laughter	Narrative ELA	0	Humor Growth Adversity	What is happiness and what is its degree of importance in one’s life?
Taking Risks	Informative ELA	0	Risks Motivation	How do we know how to make good decisions? How can a person's decisions and actions change their life? What motivates an individual to take a risk instead of following a safer path?
Teaching Climate Change in Schools	Argumentative ELA Science	6	Climate Change Responsibility Patterns	Who should determine what information is taught in schools? How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the people involved?
The Tell-Tale Heart	Narrative ELA	1	Perspective Motivation	How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the people involved? How does one's motives affect one's words, actions, and choices?
Trophies for Everyone	Argumentative Physical Education ELA	4	Motivation Participation Equity	To what extent should children's participation - not success - be rewarded? To what extent does a culture / society / subculture shape an individual’s concept of success?
Winter Hibiscus	Informative ELA	1	Growth Immigration	In what ways can one's cultural heritage be preserved despite time and immigration?

10th Grade

Prompt Title	Genre & Related Subjects	Provided Sources	Concepts	Essential Questions
Ain't I a Woman?	Analysis ELA Social Studies	1	Equal Rights Women's Rights	How do authors build effective arguments? To what extent does the lack of power affect individuals?
Angela's Ashes	Analysis Social Studies ELA	2	Perseverance Determination	How do characters, real and fictional, use words and actions to demonstrate perseverance?
Bag Tax	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	0	Responsibility Government Environment	What are the responsibilities of the individual / community / government in regard to the health of the environment? When does human convenience outweigh environmental impact?
Call or Text	Informative Social Studies Technology ELA	0	Technology Relationships	How can technology affect the way we connect to others in our lives?
Censorship in the Libraries	Argumentative Civics ELA	0	Censorship Education	Who determines what is good for us? Does a culture / community / institution have the right to censor its artists? When should authority figures have the right to restrict the freedoms of people?
Civil Rights	Informative Social Studies ELA	2	Justice Prosperity	What are the most effective ways for individuals or groups to take a stand against injustice? To what extent does power or the lack of power affect individuals? What are the responsibilities of the individual in regard to issues of social justice?
Civil Service	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	0	Responsibility Government	What responsibilities / obligations should we have toward our community and country?
Climate Change and Its Impact on Pandemics	Informative ELA Science STEM	3	Relationships Adaptation Cause and Effect	How can examining cause and effect help us understand relationships between organisms, places, and events? Why should we recognize patterns and relationships that exist within our world?
Discovering Family History	Narrative ELA	1	Perspective Identity Influence	How do we form our identities? How does perspective shape or alter truth?
Frankenstein and Bill Nye	Analysis Science ELA	2	Ethics Genetic-Engineering	What role do ethics play in scientific research and invention? Should all scientific discoveries and inventions be available to the general population?
Funeral Speeches in Julius Caesar	Analysis ELA	1	Purpose Voice Perception	How can language influence the way we think, act, and perceive the world? How do authors or speakers use language to impact an audience?
The Impact of Globalization	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Progress Responsibility	When should the benefits of economic progress outweigh the costs? When should a company or industry's impact on the health of its workforce and the environment be regulated?
Impact of Urbanization	Informative ELA	4	Impact Relationships Interdependence	What are the responsibilities of the individual and / or community in regard to the health of the environment? When are human needs more important than the ecosystem in which they exist?
Lonely Town	Informative ELA	1	Relationships Loneliness	How does loneliness differ from being alone? In what ways is being alone—or being lonely—beneficial?
Lord of the Flies	Analysis ELA	0 (whole novel prompt)	Allegory Representation	How do authors reveal the themes of their stories? How does literature reveal the values of a society?
New Deal / Great Society	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	4	Relationship Continuity Patterns	In what ways can the past inform our future decisions? What are the recurrent motifs in history and in what ways have they changed or remained the same?
Nuremberg from a First Person Perspective	Informative ELA Social Studies	2	Power Survival Discrimination	Why is it important for people to construct narratives about their experience? What is oppression and what are the root causes?
Perspectives of US Presidents on Poverty	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	2	Responsibility Poverty Assistance	What are the responsibilities of the government in regard to the well-being of its citizens? In what ways should members of society take care of one another?
Poe's Madness	Analysis ELA	1	Cause and Effect Identity Biographical Influence	How is literature like life? How does literature reveal the values of a given culture or time period? What are enduring questions and conflicts that writers (and their cultures) grappled with hundreds of years ago and are still relevant today?
Prejudices and Stereotypes	Analysis ELA	0 (whole novel prompt)	Prejudice Stereotype Perception	How does perpsective shape or alter truth? How do values and beliefs change over time?
The Progressive Party of 1912	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Industrialization Urbanization Motivation	Who should govern or rule? When is it necessary to challenge the status quo? What allows some individuals to take a stand against oppression while others choose to participate in it?
Properties of Water	Argumentative Science	3	Value Properties Structure Water	How do different properties of a substance serve different purposes? In what ways can value be assigned to different characteristics of a substance?
Question Everything	Narrative ELA	0	Confidence Knowledge	What factors encourage or inhibit confidence? How does confidence affect one's choices / opportunities?
Speeches of the Vietnam War	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	4	Peace Conflict Perspective	What is the importance of civilization and what factors support or destroy its foundation? How can perspectives change over time?
Supreme Court Appointments	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	4	Justice Democracy Term Limits	Who should determine what is fair and just? To what degree should citizens have a voice in each branch of government? Do term limits advance or hinder democratic efforts?
Unbroken	Analysis ELA	2	Resilience Perseverance Problem Solving	How do the decisions and actions of characters reveal their personalities? How do beliefs, ethics, or values influence different people's behavior? In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?
Women's Suffrage and Equal Rights	Analysis ELA	2	Women's Rights Equality	How can you use language to empower yourself and others? How do speakers use the resources of language to impact an audience?

11th Grade

Prompt Title	Genre & Related Subjects	Provided Sources	Concepts	Essential Questions
Causes of the First World War	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Conflict Economy Politics Power	What factors lead to civil unrest? How do perspective shape or alter truth? To what degree is nationalism a positive or negative force?
Chemical Reactions in Nature	Analysis ELA Science STEM	3	Reactions Cause and Effect Survival	Why do organisms evolve? How and why do organisms interact with their environment, and what are the effects of these interactions? How can examining cause and effect help us understand relationships between organisms?
Collapsing Empires and Their Impact on Trade	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Economy Culture Diversity	How did physical geography influence the location and success or decline of early civilizations? How does trade amongst distinct nations impact the economy and culture?
The Colonization of Africa	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Colonization Impact	What factors contribute to a society/civilization being susceptible to colonization? How does colonization impact indigenous peoples versus those in power?
Comparing Chinese Philosophies	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Governance Philosophy	What factors influence a government's approach to ruling its citizens? Should government reflect the will of its people?
The Crucible and Morality	Analysis ELA	0 (whole play prompt)	Good vs. Evil Conflict	How do cultures represent the different forces of good and evil? How does literature reveal the values of a given culture or time period? What happens when belief systems of societies and individuals come into conflict?
Economic Impact on Social Structures	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Economy Society Interdependence	What factors contribute to changes in economies? In what ways did trade among nations affect social interactions?
Education Inspiration	Narrative ELA	0	Significance Education Motivation	What motivates people to take action? What causes us to be drawn to particular interests?
Getting Into "Good Trouble"	Informative ELA Social Studies	4	Social Justice Responsibility Injustice	What are the responsibilities of the individual in regard to issues of social justice? What allows some individuals to take a stand against prejudice/oppression while others choose to participate in it?
The Great Gatsby and the American Dream	Analysis ELA	0 (whole novel prompt)	American Dream Opportunity Motivation	How does an author reveal the theme of a work? What is the American Dream and what factors create those perceptions?
Growth of Exchange Networks after 1200 CE	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Economics Interdependence Society	What factors contribute to changes in networks of exchange? What are the advantages and disadvantages of international trade?
The Horned Toad	Analysis ELA	1	Family Immigration Empathy	What defines a family? What can we learn from different generations?
Industrialization's Effects on the People	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Change Adaptation Culture	In what ways does the advancement of technology benefit or harm civilization? How do cultures adapt to changes?
International Women's Rights	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	7	Gender Personal Freedoms Equal Rights Women's Rights	What are the factors that create an imbalance of power within a culture? Is liberty and justice attainable for all?
Is Homeownership Still a Relevant Goal?	Analysis ELA	1	Goal Setting Argument Ownership	How do authors build effective arguments? How do authors use the resources of language to impact an audience?
Jail Time and Crime Reduction	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	3	Imprisonment Impact	When does government have the right to restrict the freedoms of people? To what extent does incarceration achieve its intended goals?
The Joy Luck Club	Analysis ELA	1	Conflict Effort Accomplishment Motivation Perspective	What role does family play in shaping one's values and beliefs? What happens when belief systems of individuals come into conflict? What turning points determine our individual pathways to adulthood?
Last Child (AP)	Analysis ELA	1	Nature Education	How important is it to stay connected to nature in a technologically advanced world? How has access to technology changed the childhood experience?
Mediterranean Transformations (AP)	Informative World History Social Studies	0	Politics Culture Change	How do political influences affect cultural and societal norms?
The Colonization of Africa	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	7	Colonization Impact	What factors contribute to a society/civilization being susceptible to colonization? How does colonization impact indigenous peoples versus those in power?
Memorialize (AP)	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	7	Heroes Sacrifice Honor	How do various cultures reward / recognize their heroes? What might inspire people to consider a person or event culturally significant?
Nuclear Power Debate	Argumentative ELA Science STEM	3	Energy Persuasion Value	How can the perspectives of a group affect its impact on the environment? To what extent can understanding cause and effect help us solve problems and make decisions?
Ocean Acidification	Informative ELA Science STEM	3	Relationship Adaptation Change	How do organisms adapt to their environment, and what are the effects of these interactions? How can examining cause and effect help us understand relationships between organisms?
Owning the Self (AP)	Informative Social Studies ELA	0	Identity Ownership	How do we form and shape our identities? What does it mean to be an individual? What is the self?
Prep Work	Argumentative ELA	0	Preparation Education	Is formal schooling paramount in a well-rounded education? At what point should students commit to a career path?
A Raisin in the Sun	Analysis Social Studies ELA	2	Happiness Education Wealth Freedom	What is happiness and what is the degree of importance in one's life? In what ways does the American Dream mean different things to different people? To what extent does a culture / society / subculture shape an individual's understanding or concept of happiness?
Right to Privacy	Argumentative ELA	0	Privacy Perspective	What rights should all people be afforded? What turning points determine our individual pathways to adulthood?
School Search	Argumentative Social Studies ELA	0	Freedom Education	When is the restriction of freedom a good thing?
Transatlantic Trade and the Global Economy	Historical Analysis Social Studies ELA	3	Impact Relationships Interdependence	In what ways were / are nations economically interdependent? To what degree were cultures exploited in the pursuit of economic prosperity?

12th Grade

Prompt Title	Genre & Related Subjects	Provided Sources	Concepts	Essential Questions
Ad Me	Informative Social Studies ELA	0	Identity Technology	How do we form and shape our identities? In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be,” how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her / himself?
Big Data	Analysis Social Studies ELA	2	Government Freedom Author's Purpose	When should people sacrifice freedom in the interest of security? How do authors use the resources of language to impact an audience?
The Columbian Exchange	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Culture Transformation Impact	Why do civilizations, cultures, or societies rise and fall? What factors can transform a civilization, culture, or society? What impacts can civilizations, cultures, or societies have on each other?
Defining Poetry	Argumentative ELA	2	Perception Relationships	What is the purpose and function of art in a culture? What are the characteristics or elements that cause a piece of literature to endure?"
Designer Babies	Argumentative ELA Science	4	Modification Ethics Choice	How do we balance scientific advances with ethics and humanity? To what degree should ethics dictate scientific advances?
Enduring Changes of Revolutions in the 19th Century	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Revolution Enlightenment Innovation	What factors contribute to a shift in societal values? How does innovation impact the economy, politics, and culture of a society?
Equal Pay for Women	Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Equal Rights Women's Rights Equal Pay	In what ways does one's gender impact how they are perceived by others? What are the factors that create an imbalance of power within a culture?
Evolution of Envy in Shakespeare's Sonnets	Analysis ELA	2	Jealousy Envy Change	What features of a text reveal an author's tone? How does time and experience shape or alter one's perspective?
Financial Literacy	Argumentative Finance ELA Social Studies	4	Value Choices Knowledge	In a world of constant change, what makes something valuable to learn? How do you make tough choices? What skills should all individuals possess?
Great Expectations	Analysis ELA	0 (whole novel prompt)	Conflict Development	In what ways does conflict advance a narrative? How do the decisions and actions of characters reveal their personalities?
Impacts of Industrialization	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Society Environment Economy	What are the benefits and drawbacks to technological advancements? In what ways did industrialization affect social and economic structures and the environment?
Imperialism	Argumentative ELA Social Studies	7	Perspectives Imperialism Effects	What are the factors that create an imbalance of power within a culture? What are the causes and effects of Imperialism?
Independence	Informative Social Studies ELA	2	Freedom Social Justice Independence	To what extent does power or the lack of power affect individuals? What are the most effective ways for individuals or groups to take a stand against injustice? What are the causes and consequences of prejudice and how does an individual’s response to it reveal his / her morals, ethics, and values?
Life After High School	Informative ELA Career	6	Choices Preparation College and Career	How do decisions, actions, and consequences vary depending on the different perspectives of the people involved? How do we know how to make good decisions?
Local and Global Powers (AP)	Historical Analysis World History Political Science	9	Global Power and Colonialism	How do local or regional issues affect political / global relationships?
Mandatory Voting	Historical Analysis ELA Social Studies	3	Civics Responsibility	What is the relationship between government and citizens? What is the relationship between voting and democracy? To what degree is America a true democracy?
Mascot Controversy	Argumentative ELA	2	Tradition Culture Change	How does perspective shape or alter truth? Why is it important to see things from another's culture's point of view?
Mistakes Were Made	Narrative Social Studies ELA	0	Education Responsibility	In what ways are mistakes / failures necessary to learning / understanding?
The Nazi Party's Rise to Power	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Power Nationalism Fascism	In what ways is nationalism a positive and negative force? What factors contribute to public support of a fascist government?
Networks of Exchange, c. 1200-1450	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Trade Culture Environment Security	What factors promote successful trading across nations? What factors might impede it?
Organization of States, c. 1200-1450	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Governance Order Expansion	In what ways do goverments expand and maintain order? What factors influence their approaches to uniting subjects?
Protection or Privacy	Argumentative Social Studies Civics Government ELA	5	Privacy Freedom Security	Should people sacrifice freedom in the interest of security? When does government have the right to restrict the freedoms of people?
Responses to Colonial Rule	Historical Analysis Social Studies AP World History	7	Colonialism Power Liberty	To what degree does colonialism benefit and hinder a nation? What factors contribute to civil unrest?
The Role of The State (AP)	Informative World History Economics	0	Economic Development	How can government policy affect economic development?
The Significance of War	Historical Analysis World History Social Studies ELA	5	War Perspectives	What are the politics and consequences of war, and how do these vary based on an individual or cultural perspective? How does perspective shape or alter truth?
Sometimes, the Earth is Cruel	Analysis Social Studies ELA	1	Perseverance Adversity Nature	How do we rise in the face of struggle and adversity? In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?
A Study in Time	Narrative ELA	0	Time Coming of Age	In what ways can an author reveal the sequence of events in a story? Why do we study the past, present, and / or future?

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