CERCA Slides by Grade
Grade 3: All Play and No Work!
Why did Viola Spolin invent theater games? (CCSS.RI.3.4, CCSS.W.3.2)
Grade 4: Laughing Matters
How has gelotology helped us to understand the effects of laughter? (CCSS.RI.4.4, CCSS.W.4.2)
Grade 5: Can You Make an Ostrich Laugh?
What does an animal's ability to laugh teach us about human laughter?(CCSS.RI.5.4, CCSS.W.5.2)
Grade 6: How to Write Funny
What are the ways in which a comedian leads audiences to laughter? (CCSS.RI.6.4, CCSS.W.6.2)
Grade 7: A Shared Emotion
How does the author's use of language set a scientific tone in the article?(CCSS.RI.7.4, CCSS.W.7.2)
Grade 8: Laugh Tracks Make Bad Jokes Funnier, According to Science
According to the article, how is laughter—in itself—a form of communication? (CCSS.RI.8.4, CCSS.W.8.2)
Grade 9: Why is sarcasm so difficult to detect in texts and emails?
According to the author, why is sarcasm so difficult to detect in texts and emails? (CCSS.RI.9-10.4, CCSS.W.9-10.2)
Grade 10: Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows
What can you infer about the author’s use of the word “power” in relation to laughter? (CCSS.RI.9-10.4, CCSS.W.9-10.2)
Grade 11: 'Yes, and': Second City behavioral science group studies how improv can create better communication
According to the article, how can the meaning of improvisation expand beyond the world of comedy? (CCSS.RI.11-12.4, CCSS.W.11-12.2)
Grade 12: Behold, I Have Returned from a Hike
How does the author use satire to comment on the effects of social media? (CCSS.RI.11-12.4, CCSS.W.11-12.2)
