Marsh edge
A fictional survey records reeds along 60% of the east bank and erosion near the boat ramp.
The note proposes testing native plantings away from the ramp while keeping a clear launch path.
Step 1 · The task
Recommend one shoreline plan
Your role: You are advising the fictional town of Northhaven. Choose a living shoreline, a raised seawall, or a mixed plan. Support your choice with details from at least two sources below.
Your final response should name the plan, give two source-based reasons, acknowledge one tradeoff, and propose one next action.
Step 2 · Read the source set
Open each evidence card
Two phases
A fictional budget can fund one pilot this year and a second construction phase next year.
The note does not rank the plans. It asks the council to choose a pilot with a measurable checkpoint.
Access concern
A fictional meeting summary says residents want erosion control and continued access to the boat ramp.
The summary reports competing priorities. It is not a vote or proof that one plan will work.
Step 3 · Check the evidence
Answer before you draft
Choose one answer for each question.
Step 4 · Final task
Write a council recommendation
The page checks structure only. A teacher still reviews the evidence and reasoning.
Before you submit
Four-part rubric
Decision: Names one shoreline plan.
Evidence: Uses details from at least two labeled sources.
Reasoning: Explains how the details support the choice.
Tradeoff and action: Names a limit and a practical next step.