Explore inspiring teen-led movements fighting gun violence, analyze their impact, and discover actionable steps to get involved. This guide empowers you to raise your voice and fight for a safer future.

This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the crucial issue of gun violence, specifically focusing on the powerful impact of teen-led activism and uses interactive activities to:

• Raise awareness: Students gain insight into the various approaches teens use to combat gun violence, from organizing marches to creating art projects.
• Develop critical thinking: Primary source analysis fosters deeper understanding of movement goals and individual voices.
• Empower action: Multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions encourage reflection and personal action plans.
• Promote empathy and social responsibility: Students connect with the stories of courageous young activists and recognize their own potential to make a difference.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the social and emotional impact of gun violence on teens.
• Identify various strategies employed by teen activists to promote change.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to addressing gun violence.
• Develop a personal action plan to contribute to a safer future.
• Practice critical thinking and media literacy skills through primary source analysis.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.9-10.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of complex ideas.
• RI.9-10.3: Analyze how and why authors use effective rhetoric.
• W.9-10.1: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.
• SL.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in collaborative discussions.
• L.9-10.6: Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
• SS.9-10.3: Analyze the influence of various groups and individuals on historical events.
• SS.9-10.6: Analyze the relationships between internal and external factors that influence the policies and perspectives of a nation.

Related products you may be interested in!

Current Event Bundle #1

• Dive deeper, spark action! Explore diverse domestic issues with 10 engaging reading comprehensions. Purchase today!

Current Event Bundle #2: 

• Dive deeper, spark action! Explore diverse international issues with 10 engaging reading comprehensions. Purchase today!

Student Rights:

• Empower students to navigate real-world situations! 10 clear, engaging reads on rights & responsibilities. Get yours now!