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Economics Illustrated

School: High Tech High School

City/State: San Diego, CA

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Format(s): Book

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts

Type(s): Informative/Explanatory

Writing Assignment Description

Tenth grade students at High Tech High in San Diego, California created a book of economic terms and concepts with original student art.

Each student was assigned an economic term to explain in a style that someone unfamiliar with basic economics can understand, and then write a brief article about a contemporary issue that can be illuminated through an understanding of that economic concept. Student work covers a variety of issues, from local topics to global issues. The work also addresses “hot-button” issues such as foreclosures, health care and unemployment.
 

How This Writing Can Be Useful

  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of content by requiring students to write for an audience unfamiliar with economic terms
  • Models clear organizational structure and explanatory text
  • Illustrates individual work that feels cohesive and professional through format and consistency
  • Creating an image that illustrates an economic term requires sophisticated conceptual thinking

Relevant Resources

Economics Illustrated
Economics Illustrated: Illuminating Standards Video

Common Core State Standards

Standard Long Term Learning Target
W.9-10.4
  • I can produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
W.9-10.5
  • I can use the writing process to focus on what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
W.9-10.6
  • I can use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products that link to information and display information flexibily and dynamically.
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