Communicating for Change: A Design Thinking Approach to Persuasive "Writing"

1. Students identify school-related issues that interest them and should be considered for change

2. Student groups conduct research and refine argument(s) about their chosen topic

3. Google form w/multiple S responses

4. Class discussion of possible topics

5. Ss conduct interview(s)

6. Ss develop argument presentations using chosen format(s)

7. Ss outline their arguments

8. Ss evaluate presentation tools, methods

9. Ss present ideas to mixed panel of admins and Ss

10. S recommendations receive further consideration in different setting(s) as warranted....

11. T creates groups based on S interests and learning styles

12. Ss conduct polls

13. Ss conduct online and other research

14. Ss create initial presentations

15. Ss do trial run presentations to classmates

16. Ss act on recommendations from panel to refine arguments as warranted