ELA Lines of Inquiry

A line of inquiry is a series of lessons focused on a particular topic or question in which learners have opportunities to learn and practice multiple skills from the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) while also building content knowledge. The English Language Arts lines of inquiry below include CCRS-aligned lesson plans, texts, slides, and other resources for teaching the lessons. Each lesson has options for differentiation, incorporating digital literacy skills, and extending learning beyond the classroom. If you would like support with implementing a line of inquiry, please contact your program’s Agency Consultant.

Below you will find lesson plans for all lessons within the following lines of inquiry. Each lesson plan has links to all materials needed to teach the lesson.

Economics Line of Inquiry

Lesson 1 lesson plan and materials – Factors of Production
Lesson 2 lesson plan and materials – Self-Employment
Lesson 3 lesson plan and materials – The Labor Market
Lesson 4 lesson plan and materials – Creating and Presenting a Business Plan

Extended Response Line of Inquiry

Lesson 1 lesson plan and materials – Introduction to the Extended Response: Identifying and Evaluating Claims and Evidence
Lesson 2 lesson plan and materials – Organizing Evidence
Lesson 3 lesson plan and materials – Analyzing and Evaluating Claims / Writing Claims
Lesson 4 lesson plan and materials – Writing the Extended Response
Lesson 5 lesson plan and materials – Proofreading and Editing / Summative Assessment

Natural Resources Line of Inquiry

Lesson 1 lesson plan and materials – Introduction to Natural Resources and Analyzing Arguments
Lesson 2 lesson plan and materials – Locating and Writing Claims and Evidence
Lesson 3 lesson plan and materials – Evaluating Claims and Evidence
Lesson 4 lesson plan and materials – The Extended Response