Strategic categorization of research data, logical flow structures, and the claim-evidence-warrant model. Equips speakers to integrate diverse sources into cohesive, persuasive arguments.
This educational video guides high school students through the final stages of a research writing unit: structuring the presentation slides and delivering the oral presentation. The host, who initially expresses anxiety about public speaking, uses a friendly robot character named Mia to introduce strategies for overcoming nerves and organizing content effectively. The video is divided into two main sections: a slide-by-slide breakdown of the research presentation structure and a set of practical tips for public speaking.
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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 four-day investigative unit focused on citing textual evidence and making inferences across various genres, including short stories, non-fiction, and poetry. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary and factual mysteries while engaging in collaborative discussions.
A comprehensive 3-lesson unit designed to prepare HSED/GED students for the RLA Extended Response by teaching them how to analyze opposing arguments, evaluate evidence, and craft a high-scoring argumentative essay.
A targeted 2-day curriculum sequence designed for resource room students to master Part 2 (Source-Based Argument) of the ELA Regents Exam, featuring scaffolded texts, step-by-step checklists, planning guides, and an annotated exemplar essay.
A comprehensive, multi-genre writing project suite that transforms secondary ELA classrooms. This sequence features 25 creative, high-engagement projects categorized into Narrative, Expository, Argumentative, Persuasive, and Multi-Genre masterpieces, complete with teacher guides, student workbooks, and introductory slide decks.
A comprehensive ELA unit focusing on text structure, argument analysis, and the interaction of ideas using the text 'Healing Brick City'. Students explore how personal anecdotes and systemic observations build a compelling case for social change.
A 4-week series of mini-lessons for Sports Literature designed to support students through an independent novel project. The sequence covers characterization, symbolism, theme analysis, and media literacy through the lens of sports narratives.
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 comprehensive Regents preparation sequence for ELL students, covering exam structure, argumentative writing, and advanced reading strategies like inference and implicit meaning analysis.
A collection of curriculum overview and alignment resources for 11th Grade English, focusing on societal change and civic rights.
A comprehensive 6-lesson spiraling review sequence designed to prepare students for the ELA Regents exam through 10-minute daily practice sessions. Each lesson focuses on specific exam sets and high-impact test-taking strategies.
This sequence focuses on the critical thinking skills required to analyze conflicting information and differing perspectives within informational texts. Students progress from identifying bias and tone to evaluating evidence credibility and synthesizing multiple viewpoints into balanced accounts.
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.
A comprehensive 10th-grade ELA lesson analyzing Macbeth's famous 'Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow' speech from Act 5, Scene 5. Students explore Macbeth's psychological state—whether he is depressed, defeated, or finally realizing the truth of his ambitions—using textual annotation, group evidence organizers with scaffolded sentence stems, a Philosophical Four Corners debate, and a reflective exit ticket.
A comprehensive lesson on the structural pillars of argumentative writing, using a courtroom theme to master claims, evidence, and counter-arguments through fast-paced, high-impact activities.
An 8th-grade ELA lesson focused on central ideas and evidence through the CommonLit text 'Keeping Up with the Joneses'. Students analyze the origins, social impacts, and psychological pressures of status-seeking behavior through vocabulary challenges, media analysis, and collaborative activities.
In this lesson, students will work in partners to read two informational texts about famous carnivorous dinosaurs. They will use a Venn diagram to organize their findings and answer standardized test-style questions to demonstrate their understanding of 3.RI.9.
A dynamic lesson where students research the history of their favorite snack and craft a persuasive pitch to 'sell' its greatness. Includes a research organizer, writing prompt, and presentation template.
A choice-based writing lesson where students select an opinion prompt and use provided short articles to gather evidence for their persuasive pieces.
A lesson focused on sequencing story events using the book 'Olympig' by Victoria Jamieson, designed to support listening comprehension and TELPAS preparation.
An intensive, highly scaffolded writing experience designed to prepare middle-school level learners for the HSED RLA extended response. Students learn to analyze opposing arguments, structure their own claims with evidence and reasoning, and write a cohesive essay.
A comprehensive project where students research a Greek mythological figure and create a multimedia presentation demonstrating their understanding of text evidence, summarization, and digital storytelling.
A scaffolded lesson helping students construct a 3-paragraph argumentative essay on the benefits and drawbacks of video games. Includes a point-counterpoint organizer, a simplified outline with sentence starters, and a teacher guide.
A comprehensive guide and set of tools for 6th-grade students to prepare for and execute a formal debate on the ethics of zoos. This lesson introduces the four-round debate structure, research techniques, and rebuttal strategies.
