Identification and analysis of flawed reasoning in spoken and written arguments. Categorizes common errors like ad hominem, straw man, and slippery slope to strengthen critical thinking and rhetorical skills.
A comprehensive year-long intervention sequence for 8th-grade literacy, focusing on STAR 360 and OSAS benchmark skills. The sequence follows a 3-day weekly instructional cycle (Instruction, Practice, Application) to supplement 2 days of choice reading.
A 4-part unit for 11th-grade English/History analyzing text structure and author's purpose through the lens of fear and the unknown during WWII, examining political rhetoric, legal orders, personal diaries, and wartime superstition.
A scaffolded progression of persuasive writing mastery, moving from 9th-grade foundations of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to 11th-grade advanced rhetorical strategies including Kairos and logical fallacy analysis.
A 4-week unit exploring the construction of heroism and villainy in sports through media analysis, persuasive writing, and investigative interview techniques. Students will analyze how public perception is shaped and ultimately create their own investigative podcast script.
A deep dive into the final chapters of George Orwell's *Animal Farm*, focusing on the psychological and rhetorical tools of tyranny. Students analyze the transition from revolution to totalitarianism through the lens of rhetorical appeals, propaganda, and allegorical parallels to the Russian Revolution.
A 3-week English 10 unit exploring Social Commentary through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. Students analyze how AI reflects societal biases and use it as a collaborative tool to craft their own critiques of modern culture.
An 8th-grade ELA lesson focused on deconstructing digital media messages through the lens of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) and identifying bias in various online formats. Students transition from passive consumers to critical analysts of news clips, social media, and advertisements.
This lesson equips 8th-grade students with the tools to identify and analyze propaganda techniques across various media formats. Students will investigate the 'Big 7' propaganda devices, evaluate source credibility, and practice 'unmasking' persuasive rhetoric in real-world examples.
A comprehensive lesson for 6th-grade students on the art of rhetoric, focusing on identifying Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in historical speeches and recognizing common logical fallacies.
A 45-minute lesson exploring the origins of superstitions surrounding the number 13 and Friday the 13th, focusing on TELPAS speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for 9th and 10th grade ELLs.
A comprehensive guide to teaching structured debate, focusing on argument construction, rebuttal strategies, and persuasive delivery for middle and high school students.
A comprehensive 9th-grade lesson on logical reasoning and argumentation. Students learn to build sound arguments using premises and conclusions while identifying common logical fallacies to strengthen their persuasive writing and speaking skills.
