Develop and articulate defensible positions on individual, community, national, and world issues.

Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work.

Critique the effectiveness of a piece of satire as a commentary on current events.

Use spoken, written, and other forms of representing to achieve specific purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Research a global social issue and develop a problem scenario and position paper to teach others about this issue:

• Consider own and others' expertise and knowledge to explore breadth and depth of knowledge and focus inquiry or research based on parameters of task
• Formulate inquiry or research questions and refine them through reflection and discussion of topic, purpose, and context
• Develop and select from a repertoire of inquiry strategies, and adjust plan according to needs (audience, purpose, context, topic parameters, time available)
• Evaluate and select ideas and information from prior knowledge of inquiry or research topic appropriate for audience, purpose, and perspective or focus
• Identify and examine diverse information sources relevant to particular inquiry or research needs
• Evaluate factors that affect the credibility, authenticity, accuracy, and bias of information sources for inquiry or research
• Synthesize information, ideas, and perspectives from a variety of sources to solve problems, answer questions, and seek solutions; document sources accurately
• Evaluate information for completeness, accuracy, currency, historical context, relevance, balance of perspectives, and bias
• Access information efficiently and effectively, evaluate information critically and competently, and use information accurately and creatively for the issue
• Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information, and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the ethical and legal issues surrounding the access and use of information.