Advocating for a Cause: A Lesson in Community Action: Suggestions for Use

Advocating for a Cause:
A Lesson in Community Action

Suggestions for Use

[Photo of tutor and students] 1. Other themes under which this lesson could be taught:

2. Modify for different levels. For example:

Beginner level: letter writing campaign (see Step 4). Even the newest writers can be encouraged to write a short letter to a representative about a personal concern. Or, arrange for students to visit the local library. There the class can learn to access different resources such as magazines, microfilm, and the Internet.
Low-Intermediate level: see the above suggestions. Also, students at this level can complete Steps 1-5 with a less complex issue.

3. Use as preparation for tackling an even larger project. For example:

Commit to a current cause in need of support.
Plan a money-raising event that would fund a trip to our nation's capitol.
Help a classmate get elected to a minor public office such as the school committee or town council.