Reading passages, essays, and argument writing are grounded in genuine water issues, from informational texts about treatment plants to editorials on proposed rate increases.
A grade 11 worksheet where students synthesize a geologist's report, a resident's letter, and an agency notice to answer one research question about a fictional aquifer.
A grade 11 argument prompt on whether a drought-stricken state should cut farm irrigation before city water use, using real figures on water share and supply.
English Language Arts2 sessions, ~60 min totalAnswer key
A grade 11 ELA lesson where students integrate an informational text, a nutrient data table, and field notes about a fictional lake to evaluate a nutrient-reduction plan.