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.
A comprehensive lesson for grades 7-10 focusing on mastering main idea identification through diverse texts, including fiction, history, and current events. Students will learn to distinguish between explicit and implicit main ideas and connect them to supporting details.
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 ELA lesson on character analysis using a guided inquiry approach to explore motivations, actions, and relationships. Students use 'The Character Compass' framework to navigate complex literary figures.
A comprehensive character analysis lesson for 9th-grade ELA, using the 'Character Compass' framework to map out motivations, actions, and relationships in any literary text.
A lesson focused on the art of persuasion by practicing the skill of playing 'devil's advocate' to strengthen counter-argument skills. Students will use task cards to challenge popular opinions and build robust rebuttals.
A remedial high school English lesson focused on crafting an argumentative essay about Macbeth's fitness for the throne, featuring scaffolds for evidence analysis and essay structure.
Intensive test preparation materials designed to mimic the format and rigor of STAR 360 and OSAS assessments, focusing on strategic elimination and evidence retrieval.
A 180-minute writing and simulation workshop, including structural blueprinting, a full-scale mock practice test, and the Final Strike timed essay.