Weigh the pros and cons of getting paid for good grades.
Read opposing viewpoints and take a side; evaluate the pros and cons of getting paid for good grades.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Read opposing viewpoints and take a side; evaluate the pros and cons of getting paid for good grades.
HEALTH ED STANDARDS
NHES 2: Analyze how the school and community can affect personal health practice and behaviors.
CASEL: Social awareness
KEY VOCAB
incentives
undermines
Lesson Plan: Should You Get Paid for A’s?
Weigh the pros and cons of getting paid for good grades.
1. Preparing to Read
Before you read the debate “Should You Get Paid for A’s?” ask your students the following pre-reading question:
What are the pros and cons of getting paid for good grades?
2. Reading and Discussing
Close-Reading Questions
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Critical-Thinking Questions
3. Building Comprehension and Vocab
Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:
Quiz
Vocab Builder
4. Expanding SEL Opportunities
Continue the learning journey with the following extension activity:
In MOTIVATED TO ACHIEVE, have students discuss their opinions on getting paid for grades and take a final stance. Then, have them put their heads together to brainstorm other creative ways for schools to motivate students to do their personal best! Optional extension: Students who feel particularly inspired about the issue of student motivation could share their ideas with the principal or a student council member via email.
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