I. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Demonstrate effective development, interpretation and
expression of ideas through written communication.
Description: Assignments to be assessed for the communication competency requires students to present a
grammatically correct essay effectively organized with an introduction, conclusion, thesis statement, supportive
reasoning, and appropriately documented evidence.
Objectives:
• Focused
• Organized
• Correct grammar
• Spelling
• Style
• Follow the assignment
• Bibliography
• Format
II. CRITICAL THINKING
Critical Thinking Core Objective: Students will engage in creative thinking, innovation, and inquiry analysis,
evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts, and constructing solutions.
Description: Students will respond to the reading assignment of the Constitution and will demonstrate critically
thinking, innovation and inquiry, and demonstrate analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
Objectives:
• Inquiry o Analytical interpretation of the document.
o Investigation of alternative points.
• Analysis o Problem-solving methods.
o Dissect and fully understand and explain.
• Synthesis o Logical deductions to form an argument.
o A student may use new or existing concepts.
• Product
o Supply a coherent conclusion or solution to the historical inquiry
III. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Social Responsibility Core Objective: Students will demonstrate intercultural competence and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and global communities.
Description: The essay will demonstrate intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage effectively in local, regional, national, and global communities.
Objectives:
• Citizenship – civic identity as it relates to the surrounding culture.
• Social Justice- The treatment of others in a fair, nondiscriminatory and ethical manner.
• Ecology- The relationship between living organisms with respect to each other and their natural environment.
IV. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Personal Responsibility Core Objective: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and
consequences of ethical decision-making.
Description: The essay will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical
decision-making.
Objectives:
• Inquiry
o The critical inquiry may involve the analytical interpretation of evidence and arguments.
o The interpretive inquiry may include an investigation into alternative points of view.
• Connections- The use of research or content knowledge to enhance and clarify the argument/discussion.
• Response-The extent to which a meaningful, personal connection is made to the ethical dilemma.
o How does the Constitution apply to you and why?
• To be written in the first person.
1) CHOOSE 4 ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION TO ANALYZE. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO
AGREE/DISAGREE WITH AN ARTICLE YOU CHOOSE. BUT YOU MUST FOLLOW THE CRITERIA BELOW:
- DO YOU AGREE WITH IT? WHY? EXPLAIN WITH EXAMPLES
-DOES IT APPLY TO TODAY'S SOCIETY? HOW? WITH EXAMPLES
-HOW IT APPLIES TO ME, WHY WITH EXAMPLES
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-DO YOU DISAGREE? WHY? EXPLAIN WITH EXAMPLES, GIVE A SOLUTION, SOLVE THE PROBLEM
WITH EXAMPLES
-WHY IT DOES'NT APPLY TO TODAY'S SOCIETY WITH EXAMPLES - HOW IT DOES'NT APPLY TO ME. WHY? WITH EXAMPLES
Sample Solution