Advocate Phase - DLL 10
Learners at DLL 10 design public-facing visuals and arguments rooted in integrity. They balance clarity with persuasion, ensuring that evidence enlightens rather than distorts. The ethical theme is communication as responsibility—speaking truth with empathy.
Standards version 1.0 · Released 1/1/2025
Standards
DLL 10 Standards (10)
| Strand | Code | Standard Statement | Observable Evidence | DOK | Global Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foundations F | ADV.F.10.1 | Learner identifies features that make data communication effective for public audiences. | Evaluates clarity, readability, and accuracy in sample infographics. | 3 | CCSS · RST.9-10.7 ISTE · 1a |
Foundations F | ADV.F.10.2 | Learner differentiates between explanatory and persuasive visuals. | Classifies visuals as informing vs. convincing and justifies reasoning. | 3 | OECD_LC2030 · (Critical Thinking) UNESCO_MIL |
Reading & Interpreting R | ADV.R.10.1 | Learner interprets visuals in media for argument structure and evidence strength. | Identifies claim, supporting data, and missing context. | 4 | C3 · D3 (Evaluating Sources) ISTE · 3a |
Reading & Interpreting R | ADV.R.10.2 | Learner assesses emotional or visual bias in persuasive data use. | Explains how color or imagery steers viewer feelings. | 4 | CASEL · Ethical Decision UNESCO_MIL · (Visual Rhetoric) |
Creating & Communicating C | ADV.C.10.1 | Learner constructs a visual argument supported by accurate data and fair scale. | Produces infographic or dashboard with balanced representation. | 4 | ISTE · 6a UNESCO_MIL · (Design Integrity) |
Creating & Communicating C | ADV.C.10.2 | Learner includes clear source citation and contextual statement. | Adds "Data: City Survey 2025 ( n = 500 )" to chart. | 4 | ISTE · 6b UNESCO_MIL · (Context Disclosure) |
Critical & Ethical CR | ADV.CR.10.1 | Learner critiques public data visuals for ethical soundness. | Identifies distortion, missing baseline, or biased framing. | 4 | ISTE · 2a UNESCO_MIL · Integrity 2.2 |
Critical & Ethical CR | ADV.CR.10.2 | Learner articulates ethical standards for civic data communication. | Drafts class charter on truth, fairness, and empathy in visuals. | 4 | CASEL · Responsible Decision OECD_LC2030 · (Ethical Use) |
Leadership & Application L | ADV.L.10.1 | Learner leads group creation of a fair community infographic or report. | Guides peers to verify facts and avoid exaggeration. | 4 | C3 · D2 (Civic Action) CASEL · Collaboration |
Leadership & Application L | ADV.L.10.2 | Learner presents findings publicly with humility and clarity. | Communicates results acknowledging both strengths and limits. | 4 | ISTE · 7a (Digital Citizenship) UNESCO_SDG · 4.7 |
ADV.F.10.1
Foundations · F
Learner identifies features that make data communication effective for public audiences.
Evidence
Evaluates clarity, readability, and accuracy in sample infographics.
Global Links
ADV.F.10.2
Foundations · F
Learner differentiates between explanatory and persuasive visuals.
Evidence
Classifies visuals as informing vs. convincing and justifies reasoning.
Global Links
ADV.R.10.1
Reading & Interpreting · R
Learner interprets visuals in media for argument structure and evidence strength.
Evidence
Identifies claim, supporting data, and missing context.
Global Links
ADV.R.10.2
Reading & Interpreting · R
Learner assesses emotional or visual bias in persuasive data use.
Evidence
Explains how color or imagery steers viewer feelings.
Global Links
ADV.C.10.1
Creating & Communicating · C
Learner constructs a visual argument supported by accurate data and fair scale.
Evidence
Produces infographic or dashboard with balanced representation.
Global Links
ADV.C.10.2
Creating & Communicating · C
Learner includes clear source citation and contextual statement.
Evidence
Adds "Data: City Survey 2025 ( n = 500 )" to chart.
Global Links
ADV.CR.10.1
Critical & Ethical · CR
Learner critiques public data visuals for ethical soundness.
Evidence
Identifies distortion, missing baseline, or biased framing.
Global Links
ADV.CR.10.2
Critical & Ethical · CR
Learner articulates ethical standards for civic data communication.
Evidence
Drafts class charter on truth, fairness, and empathy in visuals.
Global Links
ADV.L.10.1
Leadership & Application · L
Learner leads group creation of a fair community infographic or report.
Evidence
Guides peers to verify facts and avoid exaggeration.
Global Links
ADV.L.10.2
Leadership & Application · L
Learner presents findings publicly with humility and clarity.
Evidence
Communicates results acknowledging both strengths and limits.
Global Links
Level Summary
At DLL 10, learners enter the public square of ideas. They see that how data are shown shapes how truth is received, and that clarity and empathy together make information trustworthy.