Systematic research, evidence evaluation, and logical reasoning skills for formal discourse. Equips speakers to organize persuasive arguments, identify fallacies, and execute strategic impact calculus during competitive engagement.
A lesson focused on researching and organizing key facts about historical figures to create a compelling biographical presentation. Students learn to select impactful information and structure it logically for an audience.
A middle school lesson focused on researching, organizing, and presenting factual information using a structured 'blueprint' approach. Students will learn to select a topic, gather 2-3 supporting facts, and arrange them logically for a presentation.
A lesson designed for middle schoolers to practice organizing information and presenting it clearly through the lens of their personal hobbies. Students will learn to select key facts, structure a presentation, and deliver their findings using either digital slides or physical posters.
A deep dive into Sheila Burnford's classic adventure, focusing on the trio's survival through the Canadian wilderness. Students explore character motivations, analyze the atmospheric setting, and practice collaborative discussion techniques.
After Reading Strategy: Consolidating skills into a final performance and assessment about students’ actions around the world.
After Reading Strategy: Comparing cultures, traditions, and navigation (directions) using role-play to evaluate perspectives across texts.
After Reading Strategy: Synthesizing information into 'Summary Sculptures' focused on food items and healthy lifestyles.
After Reading Strategy: Writing from the perspective of characters visiting cultural and educational places in Kuwait to synthesize meaning.
Before Reading Strategy: Practicing fluency and previewing text through weather forecast 'Radio Dramas' and climate reports.
During Reading Strategy: Using reenactment to boost recall of the history of technology and modern hobbies.
During Reading Strategy: Exploring multiple viewpoints within global celebrations and cultural events.
During Reading Strategy: Diving deep into traveler perspectives through the 'Hot Seat' technique while discovering countries.
During Reading Strategy: Using physical poses to represent informational text structures like cause/effect focused on environmental danger.
During Reading Strategy: Creating frozen tableaus to represent narrative story arcs centered on the joy of hobbies.
During Reading Strategy: Using 'Talking Statues' to make inferences about healthy habits and scientific facts about health.
Before Reading Strategy: Introduction to enactment as a tool for prediction and frontloading, focused on Kuwaiti heritage and life in the past.
Consolidating skills into a final performance about students’ actions around the world.
Comparing cultures, traditions, and navigation (directions) using role-play.
Synthesizing information into 'Summary Sculptures' focused on food items and healthy lifestyles.
Writing from the perspective of characters visiting cultural and educational places in Kuwait.
Practicing fluency through weather forecast 'Radio Dramas' and climate reports.
Using reenactment to boost recall of the history of technology and modern hobbies.
Exploring multiple viewpoints within global celebrations and cultural events.
A Grade 7 RLA lesson focused on analyzing argumentative and informational texts using the Texas high-speed rail debate. Students evaluate claims, evidence, and rhetorical devices through the Hillocks method and participate in a Socratic seminar.
A high-energy lesson where students become 'logic lab technicians' to dissect the mechanics of persuasion. They will master rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) and identify logical fallacies in real-world advertisements and historic speeches.
The final phase where students apply their knowledge to deconstruct a real-world advertisement and create an 'honest' version that reveals the truth behind the marketing.
An investigation into common logical fallacies like the bandwagon effect, appeal to authority, and fear-mongering as seen in social media and news.
Students explore the core pillars of persuasion (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) and how they are used in modern advertising to influence consumer behavior.
Compares Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum debate formats, preparing students for competitive environments.
Teaches students how to find, evaluate, and cite credible evidence to support their arguments.
Explores logical reasoning and common logical fallacies that undermine debate arguments.
Introduces the Claim-Warrant-Data model of argumentation and basic structures for building a persuasive case.
Focuses on non-verbal communication, vocal variety, and overcoming stage fright to establish a professional presence.
A comprehensive guide to teaching structured debate, focusing on argument construction, rebuttal strategies, and persuasive delivery for middle and high school students.
This lesson focuses on analyzing how authors use evidence and counter-arguments to build credibility, using the Khan Academy video on the Moon Landing as a central case study. Students will explore the concepts of skepticism, independent verification, and the three pillars of argument (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning).
Students participate in a Socratic Seminar or structured debate based on controversial nonfiction texts. They use specific textual evidence to support points and build on others' ideas.
Students explore how an author's background or purpose influences a text. They identify loaded language and omissions as tools of bias and practice rewriting biased content.
Students judge whether an author has provided enough evidence to support a claim. They look for logical fallacies or generalizations and assess article robustness.
Students categorize statements into facts, opinions, and reasoned judgments. They discuss how authors blend these to persuade readers and engage in a fact-checking activity.
Students identify the primary claim an author is making in an argumentative nonfiction text. They map the logical flow of reasons provided to support the claim and distinguish between informational and argumentative writing.
A culminating 'Cross-Fire' style debate where students are evaluated solely on the quality of their inquiry and their ability to defend against their opponent's questions.
Students learn techniques to answer difficult questions without surrendering ground, including 'answering the question you wish you were asked' and challenging the premise.
Students focus on 'chaining' questions together to force an opponent into a contradiction or a concession by diagramming question trees to visualize potential opponent responses.
A lesson focused on identifying and constructing argumentative claims supported by strong evidence, using an engaging armory theme.
Students will learn the essential components of a Public Service Announcement, focusing on persuasive techniques and crafting a compelling call to action to drive social change.
Students step into the role of entrepreneurs, inventing a product and crafting a persuasive pitch using ethos, pathos, and logos to win over a panel of investors.
Students explore the dual nature of technology in modern life and learn to structure their arguments using the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework.
Students synthesize all evidence and alibi analysis to build a persuasive case. The lesson culminates in a courtroom simulation where students present their final arguments.
Focuses on informational writing and active listening. Students learn how to structure a formal report and analyze multiple witness statements for contradictions.
Focuses on reading for detail and making inferences from visual and textual evidence. Students practice descriptive speaking by portraying witnesses and investigators.
A comprehensive two-day introduction to advertising persuasion techniques, teaching students to identify and analyze slogans, repetition, bandwagoning, testimonials, emotional appeals, and expert opinions.
A comprehensive guide to mastering the art of public speaking, covering the entire process from rhetorical writing to confident stage delivery.
Students will learn to identify and craft effective counterclaims and rebuttals to strengthen their argumentative writing. The lesson uses a 'combat' metaphor to make the components of an argument memorable and engaging.
A comprehensive independent project where 7th-grade students research typhoons, design a custom survival kit, and deliver a persuasive presentation to justify their choices. Students will master ELA persuasive techniques while exploring real-world emergency preparedness.
Day 4: Students participate in a 'Grand Jury' collaborative discussion to synthesize their evidence from the week and reach a final verdict on the unit's key texts.
Day 3: Students dive into 'Ozymandias' by Percy Bysshe Shelley, using textual evidence to infer the poem's deeper meanings about power and time.
Day 2: Students examine a non-fiction article about the Mary Celeste to distinguish between explicit facts and inferences while citing several pieces of evidence.
Day 1: Students analyze Roald Dahl's 'The Landlady' to practice making inferences and citing evidence to support their claims about the story's eerie outcome.
A 45-minute lesson where students showcase their media literacy investigations through screencasts, engage in peer evaluation using a professional rubric, and reflect on their growth as digital fact-checkers.
In this lesson, students step into the role of investigative journalists to create a screencast that documents their fact-checking process and final findings. They will learn to combine digital storytelling with technical screencasting skills to present evidence clearly and convincingly.
A choice-based writing lesson where students select an opinion prompt and use provided short articles to gather evidence for their persuasive pieces.
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 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.
Students step into the shoes of future journalists to script and record a podcast broadcast from the year 2050, exploring community evolution and technological innovation.
Students synthesize their research and counterclaims into a final argumentative essay and polish their work for the 'verdict'.
A deep dive into addressing opposing viewpoints through effective counterclaims and strong rebuttals.
Students investigate the 4-day school week controversy, gather credible evidence, and develop a strong central claim.
A lesson centered on analyzing Prometheus's motivations and the consequences of his actions using Bernard Evslin's myth. Students engage in a modified Philosophical Chairs debate supported by textual evidence.
Préparation et organisation de la table ronde sur la romance adolescente avec des professionnels de l'édition et de l'éducation.
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 high-energy lesson where students use role-playing 'clashes' to brainstorm and structure argumentative essay outlines. Students will practice verbalizing claims, evidence, and rebuttals before committing them to a formal battle plan.
A lesson focused on Act 1 of 12 Angry Men, where students analyze initial evidence and engage in structured debates to practice evidence-based reasoning.
A fast-paced, 10-15 minute video-based introduction to Macbeth, using white board responses to track student thinking on whether Macbeth deserves the throne.
A high-energy debate lesson where students learn to weaponize text evidence and avoid 'vibes-based' arguments using a Khan Academy model. Students practice finding evidence for opposing sides within the same text and engage in rapid-fire mini-debates.
A lesson focused on identifying the 'terms of debate' and learning how to reframe an argument to shift the ground of a discussion. Students will analyze a soda tax debate and practice reframing standard school-based topics.
Students learn to analyze historical arguments by identifying how authors incorporate and dismantle opposing viewpoints using the 'Wing Chun' metaphor of blocking and striking. The lesson uses the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony as a primary case study.
A lesson where students learn to use transition words to signal counter-arguments and rebuttals using the 'Wing Chun' (block and strike) metaphor. Includes a video analysis of historical mysteries and a collaborative sentence-scrambling activity.
Students learn to strengthen their arguments by anticipating and addressing counterarguments before they are even raised. Using a relatable video analysis of a teen negotiating for a new phone, students practice the 'preemptive strike' technique using a specific 'Even though...' sentence structure.
A dynamic lesson for middle schoolers to master the art of the counterclaim, using the 'preemptive strike' strategy to win arguments through logic and audience awareness.
A middle school writing workshop that teaches students how to strengthen their persuasive arguments by anticipating and addressing counterclaims. Students analyze a video of a text-message debate and engage in a 'Counterclaim Battle' to practice preemptive reasoning.
A deep dive into the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, exploring the duality of heroism and what it truly means to be extraordinary. Students analyze Theseus's brave actions alongside his moral failings to develop a nuanced understanding of character.
A high-energy board game lesson where students identify Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in modern ads, social media, and historical speeches. Students compete in teams to master the art of persuasion and navigate the path to rhetorical victory.
This lesson explores the rhetorical strategies used by tributes in The Hunger Games, focusing on how power, logic, and emotion are used to influence both the audience and opponents.
A focused lesson on identifying and constructing the three core types of academic claims: Fact, Value, and Policy. Students move from basic identification to analyzing how these claims work together in complex arguments.
A deep-dive analysis of the internal conflict faced by the princess in Frank R. Stockton's classic short story. Students will explore themes of jealousy, love, and barbaric nature through guided discussion and analytical writing.
A Grade 6-8 ELA lesson focused on identifying and analyzing ethos, pathos, and logos in the context of North Carolina community issues, aligned with NCSCOS RI.7.6 and RI.8.6.
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 dynamic 7th-grade ELA lesson where students deconstruct advertising techniques (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) and apply them to create their own persuasive product campaigns.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying speech types, rhetorical devices, and listening styles through interactive matching and color-coding activities.
A collaborative "Pairs Compare" activity where students work in teams of four to share keywords, locate evidence, and synthesize final answers on index cards.
A rigorous introductory lesson to help students create a deep-dive Google Slides analysis of their sports fiction novel. This lesson replaces multimedia with high-level literary analysis, requiring specific textual evidence across multiple themed slides to verify comprehensive reading.
A lesson focused on the two core pillars of a successful Socratic Seminar: grounding claims in textual evidence and propelling dialogue through open-ended questioning. Students will learn to move beyond simple 'yes/no' answers to deep, evidence-based inquiry.
This lesson compares two student presentations on the god Hermes to help students understand grading criteria and how to improve their own mythological research projects.
A comprehensive 120-minute lesson designed to teach middle schoolers the structural components of argumentative writing through an architectural metaphor. Students learn about claims, evidence, reasoning, and counterclaims while engaging in collaborative and independent building.
A comprehensive lesson designed to teach middle schoolers the art of constructive peer feedback using the 'Specific, Helpful, and Kind' framework to improve final projects.
Students master the art of professional public speaking as they prepare for a high-stakes press conference, focusing on body language, vocal delivery, and audience engagement.
Students investigate the power of storytelling by engaging in a formal debate centered on the 'Silencer's' philosophy. They analyze literature as 'windows and mirrors' to argue whether stories are vital tools for empathy or mere distractions from real-world issues.
Students will transition from story dreaming to story planning by articulating their narrative ideas aloud. Through peer interviews and feedback, they will identify and bridge 'clarity gaps' in their novel plans.
Students synthesize all evidence to solve a final mystery, presenting their 'Case Report' to a jury of peers.
Students evaluate the reliability of narrators and identify red herrings, learning to question the validity of text evidence.
Using a mystery narrative, students practice monitoring their comprehension by revising predictions as new evidence is introduced.
Students use the STEAL method to build psychological profiles of characters, inferring traits from indirect clues like dialogue and actions.
Students analyze visual 'crime scenes' to practice the fundamental shift from observation to inference, categorizing evidence as circumstantial or direct.
Students proposed and defend different themes for the class text in a Socratic seminar, using their character analysis as evidence to support multiple valid interpretations.
This lesson guides 7th-grade students through the art of crafting clear, compelling introductions for both writing and speaking. It introduces the H.I.T. (Hook, Information, Topic) strategy to help students structure their openings effectively.
A comprehensive lesson for 7th graders on crafting clear, engaging introductions for both writing and speaking, focusing on hooks, context, and thesis statements using an architectural theme.
A comprehensive guide to mastering argumentative writing, focusing on structural integrity, evidence-based claims, and the art of the counterargument.
A fast-paced 30-minute introduction to the structural components of argumentative writing, focusing on building strong claims, supporting them with evidence, and addressing counterclaims.
This lesson provides students with the tools and strategies needed to construct powerful argumentative essays and speeches, focusing on thesis development, evidence usage, and addressing counterarguments.
A fast-paced, highly scaffolded 45-minute lesson where middle schoolers deconstruct mentor arguments and build their own evidence-based claims using a 'Persuasion Lab' framework. Features integrated sentence frames, collaborative planning, and a streamlined peer feedback protocol.
A comprehensive guide to help students kickstart their speech-writing journey, focusing on both persuasive and informational techniques through brainstorming, structured planning, and self-reflection.
