Description

Overview
The Action & Advocacy Bundle transforms civics and literacy into tools for empowerment. Designed for middle and high school students, these units guide learners through analyzing systems of power, developing strong evidence-based arguments, and taking meaningful civic action in their communities. By combining writing, research, and organizing, students learn that advocacy is a practice of agency and collective responsibility.

Rooted in WAESN’s Ethnic Studies Framework, this bundle highlights the themes of Action & Reflection, Power & Oppression, and Identity & Agency, supporting students in connecting personal experience to public voice. Through real-world writing, community issues, and project-based learning, this collection helps educators make civics and literacy culturally relevant and transformative.

This bundle includes:

• Washington State Civics — A justice-centered civics unit focused on student voice and education policy

• Argument Writing Mini-Unit — A step-by-step guide to writing persuasive essays tied to activism and advocacy

• Informational Writing Unit — A research-based literacy unit focused on social issues and action projects

Educators will love this bundle because it:

• Integrates ELA, Social Studies, and Ethnic Studies standards

• Builds students’ advocacy and argumentation skills

• Encourages civic participation through youth-led projects

• Offers adaptable lessons for multiple subjects and grade levels

• Strengthens classroom community through purpose-driven collaboration

Format & Duration

• Three complete units, each 2–6 weeks long

• Designed for Grades 6–12

• Suitable for English Language Arts, Civics, Advisory, or Project-Based Learning courses

What’s Included

• Comprehensive lesson plans, student handouts, and digital slides

• Research organizers, writing scaffolds, and rubrics

• Tools for advocacy project planning and civic action

• Standards alignment and framework integration

Developed by the WAESN Curriculum Team and supported by College Spark Washington, this bundle helps educators connect classroom learning to real-world change by empowering students to think critically, speak courageously, and act collectively.