Learning Target · What & Why
I can propose a meaningful change so I can explain a problem and a possible improvement.
I Know I Am Successful When…
- I identify what I would change.
- I explain why a change is needed.
- I describe how the change could help.
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?
YOUR TURN · 5–8 MINUTES
What is one change you’d make?
- Name one change you would like to see in your school or community.
- Explain one realistic first step that could help create that change.
Write 3–5 sentences. Starter: “I would improve ___ because ___. One first step could be ___.”
Post in the existing comments and follow the classmate-reply directions below.
Comment Guidelines:
- Write a thoughtful response explaining the change you want to see in the world.
- Be specific about how this change would affect people, the environment, or society.
- Once you’ve posted your comment, read through your classmates’ responses and reply to at least three of them. When you reply, consider agreeing, disagreeing, or adding more to their ideas. Be respectful and constructive in your responses.
Don’t forget to include at least three replies to your classmates to complete this activity!
Here are some sentence frames to use when replying to comments:
Agreement:
- “I agree with ________ because…”
- “I like what ________ said because…”
- “I agree with ________, but on the other hand…”
Disagreement:
- “I disagree with ________ because…”
- “I’m not sure I agree with ________ because…”
Making Connections:
- “This reminds me of ________ because…”
- “This is relevant to my life because…”
Summarizing:
- “The basic idea here is…”
- “In summary, this says that…”
Adding to the Discussion:
- “I want to add to what ________ said…”
- “To expand on what ________ said…”
