Georgia 8.P.EICC.2.e

ELA8th GradeEngagement & Intention

The Standard

Consume and produce texts in order to solve problems or influence decisions. (I/C)

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Practices (P) · Engagement & Intention for Comprehension & Composition

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students read, view, or listen to texts to understand a problem and weigh possible solutions. They create messages that use evidence and audience awareness to recommend action or shape a decision.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students identify the problem, audience, and decision that needs to be made. They choose relevant evidence and produce a clear proposal with a realistic solution and specific call to action.
Common Misconceptions: Students may treat strong opinions as enough, without using relevant evidence. They may overlook audience needs, propose unrealistic solutions, or confuse persuasion with emotional pressure.
How to Assess It: Give students a short school problem and two facts. Ask them to write a four-sentence recommendation that names a solution, uses both facts, and requests a decision.

Lesson moves

Give groups complaint letters, survey results, and a budget sheet, then have them build a proposal for improving the school cafeteria.
Ask students to write: Which school rule should change, who can change it, and what evidence would persuade that person?
Hold a proposal challenge where teams draw a problem card and evidence cards, then pitch a solution in 60 seconds.
Compare two public service announcements, then identify the audience, requested action, supporting evidence, and likely effect on viewers.

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