NY Next Generation ELA 9-10SL1b

ELAGrades 9–10

The Standard

Work with peers to set norms for collegial discussions and decision-making, establish clear goals, deadlines, and individual roles as needed.

New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students work with peers to establish collegial discussion and decision-making norms. They set clear goals, deadlines, and roles suited to the task.
What Mastery Looks Like: The group creates usable norms and a plan before beginning. Each student carries out a defined role, tracks progress, and helps revise the plan when needed.
Common Misconceptions: Students may adopt vague norms that cannot guide behavior. They may divide tasks without coordinating goals or treat the facilitator as solely responsible for deadlines.
How to Assess It: Give groups a complex decision task. Require a written norm set, goal, deadline plan, role list, and brief progress record before the final decision.

Lesson moves

Draft a group charter with observable norms, milestones, deadlines, and rotating roles.
Ask students which norm protects both rigorous disagreement and equitable participation.
Play Team Plan Audit with strong and weak goals, roles, and timelines.
Run a project planning meeting that produces documented responsibilities and decision rules.

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