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 deep dive into the psychological and rhetorical strategies used to make debate impacts feel 'real' to audiences. This sequence moves beyond mathematical calculus to explore psychic numbing, narrative persuasion, and the availability heuristic.
A comprehensive unit on the three pillars of impact calculus (Magnitude, Probability, and Timeframe), teaching students how to prioritize competing consequences in competitive debate and public speaking.
A 10th-grade ELA sequence focused on identifying, naming, and refuting logical fallacies in live debate settings using formal 'flowing' techniques and the four-step refutation method.
This sequence explores advanced debate techniques for comparative impact analysis, teaching students how to weigh conflicting arguments and construct persuasive decision frameworks for adjudicators.
A comprehensive 8th-grade debate sequence focused on the art of 'impact calculus.' Students move from identifying terminal impacts to mastering advanced weighing mechanisms like Magnitude, Probability, Timeframe, and Reversibility, culminating in the ability to deliver powerful crystallization speeches.
This sequence synthesizes refutation, weighing, and listening into short-form 'Spar' debates. Students learn to prioritize arguments, extend logic, and judge peer performances to build adaptability and engagement skills under strict time constraints.
This sequence introduces 10th-grade students to the 'Four-Step Refutation' model, moving from identifying 'clash' in everyday disagreements to mastering advanced techniques like denial, mitigation, and turning arguments. Students develop the structural precision needed for competitive debate and academic discourse.
A comprehensive unit on the evaluative phase of debate, focusing on impact calculus, strategic concessions, and the synthesis of voting issues. Students learn to weigh competing arguments using magnitude, probability, and timeframe.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students on the mechanics of debate clash, focusing on the four-step refutation model, strategic mitigation, argument turning, and defensive reconstruction. Students will master the art of systematic rebuttal through drills, simulations, and sparring.
A sequence of exemplar presentations on Hermes designed to demonstrate high-achieving (A) and low-achieving (D) student work based on specific CCSS-aligned rubric criteria.
A dynamic high school unit exploring the roots, techniques, and performance of slam and spoken word poetry, culminating in a school-wide poetry slam.
A communications-focused unit that transforms students into oral historians and investigative journalists. Students build empathy and professional communication skills by capturing untold stories from their community through high-quality interviewing techniques.
Une série de ressources pour organiser et promouvoir une table ronde sur la littérature romance pour adolescents, incluant programme, guide de discussion et supports de communication.
A collaborative project sequence focusing on the themes of revenge, madness, and fate in Shakespeare's Hamlet, culminating in a critical essay and multimedia presentation.
A comprehensive 5-day introductory unit on speech and debate, covering public speaking, argumentation, logic, research, and competitive formats.
A comprehensive Earth Day lesson for 9th-10th grade ELs based on The Lorax, focusing on TELPAS domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing through sensory language.
A 3-session English sequence for CAP Cuisine/Restaurant students returning from their internship, focusing on describing roles and daily tasks in a professional kitchen or dining room.
A 3-day research unit focused on the historical context of Night by Elie Wiesel, specifically covering liberation, concentration camps, and death marches, concluding with student presentations.
A lesson sequence exploring the intersection of civic duty, social contracts, and rhetorical analysis through the lens of the 'Shopping Cart Theory'. Students analyze a structured argument and participate in a Socratic Seminar.
A project-based sequence where 10th-grade students design a comprehensive media campaign for a local arts initiative, mastering rhetorical analysis, audience profiling, data visualization, and professional pitch techniques.
A high-school ELA sequence that bridges the gap between traditional poetic analysis and contemporary Spoken Word performance. Students analyze professional slams, write rhythmic poetry 'for the ear', and master vocal delivery techniques before performing in a classroom slam.
A project-based sequence for 10th Grade ELA where students analyze, imitate, and perform poetry to demonstrate mastery of poetic elements like sound, structure, and figurative language. The unit culminates in a 'Living Anthology' showcase.
This sequence explores the auditory experience of poetry, focusing on how sound devices like euphony, cacophony, and internal rhyme manipulate emotional responses. Students move from basic identification to complex evaluation of poems as oral traditions designed for the ear.
A project-based unit where 10th-grade students synthesize information from a primary nonfiction book with supplementary articles, videos, and data. Using *The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks* as a core text, students explore how different mediums treat the same complex subject to build a comprehensive understanding.
An inquiry-based exploration of rhetorical strategies in questioning. Students analyze historical models, experiment with vocal personas, and master techniques for handling hostile witnesses to prepare for a formal cross-examination showcase.
This inquiry-driven sequence focuses on etymology as a reference skill, teaching students to trace word origins to understand language evolution and historical context. Students move from decoding individual roots to analyzing how historical events shape the English lexicon, culminating in a 'word biography' project.
A 10th-grade project-based sequence exploring how medium (text vs. visual) influences the inference and delivery of universal themes. Students move from textual analysis to visual literacy, culminating in a comparative multimedia project.
A project-based unit for 10th-grade students exploring the use of foreign loanwords in journalism, politics, and media to communicate complex concepts.
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 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 series of lessons focused on mastering the art of persuasion and argumentative writing, from building claims to defending them against opposition.
This sequence focuses on using text structure graphic organizers as blueprints for argumentative writing. Students transition from analyzing model essays to building their own logically structured arguments, including counter-claims and refutations, using visual tools.
This inquiry-based sequence explores how character development reveals an author's theme. Students track a protagonist's journey through conflicts and choices to formulate and debate universal truths.
This sequence moves to a higher level of analysis, asking students to compare and contrast how different poetic forms handle similar themes. Using a discussion and case-study approach, students examine 'Free Verse' versus 'Formal Verse' to understand the intentional choices poets make. The arc focuses on critical thinking, debate, and the synthesis of the elements learned in previous sequences.
A comprehensive 8th-grade ELA sequence where students act as fact-checkers and jurors to evaluate the validity of nonfiction claims and the strength of supporting evidence through a simulation-based approach.
A comprehensive 10th-grade sequence focused on media literacy, teaching students to detect bias, analyze authorial intent, and explore the power of perspective in nonfiction texts through inquiry, discussion, and simulation.
A 10th-grade ELA sequence exploring the intersection of narrative techniques and factual reporting in literary nonfiction. Students analyze how authors use plot, characterization, setting, and dialogue to shape the 'truth' of real-world events.
This 9th-grade ELA sequence focuses on the mechanics of strategic questioning in debate. Students progress from basic question types to complex 'lines of questioning' designed to deconstruct arguments and expose evidentiary weaknesses through active listening and logical traps.
A 10th-grade ELA sequence focused on the mechanics of cross-examination, evidence interrogation, and credibility assessment. Students progress from analyzing historical transcripts to conducting simulations that challenge the validity of sources and methodologies.
This sequence immerses students in the technical mechanics of cross-examination, moving from the fundamentals of question construction to advanced logical dismantling. Students learn to formulate tight, leading questions, identify logical fallacies, and maintain poise under pressure.
An 8th-grade ELA sequence where students act as literary investigators to uncover deep meanings in a novel study, progressing from understanding topics to formulating thematic statements and identifying symbols and motifs.
This 9th-grade ELA sequence guides students through the shift from basic plot comprehension to abstract thematic analysis. Students will learn to distinguish topics from themes, track motifs, analyze the impact of narrative resolutions, and construct nuanced thematic statements through collaborative debate and Socratic seminars.
This sequence explores analogies as rhetorical devices in persuasive writing and speech, teaching students to analyze, evaluate, and craft powerful comparisons for argumentation.
This sequence engages 10th-grade students in high-level inference by exploring the 'Unreliable Narrator' archetype. Through analyzing bias, subtext, contradictions, and tone, students learn to uncover underlying truths and themes in complex narratives where the storyteller may not be fully trustworthy.
This sequence immerses students in the high-stakes environment of cross-examination, moving them beyond prepared speeches to dynamic intellectual interaction. Students learn to identify logical fallacies, structure leading questions, use the funnel technique, and defend their own positions under pressure.
This high-school ELA sequence explores character psychology and archetypes through a clinical, investigative lens. Students analyze internal conflict, antagonist perspectives, and the impact of plot pressure on character development, culminating in a Socratic Seminar on moral agency.
A high-engagement sequence where students evaluate persuasive techniques in modern digital media, practicing active listening and evidence-based argumentation through a Socratic Seminar format. Students analyze the ethics of micro-targeting, influencer marketing, and algorithmic persuasion.
This sequence explores the evolution of pronouns and antecedents, specifically focusing on the singular 'they' and gender-neutral language. Students analyze historical usage, compare modern style guides, and debate the tension between prescriptive and descriptive grammar.
This sequence teaches 8th-grade students the art of Cross-Examination (CX) in competitive debate. It covers strategic questioning, open vs. closed inquiry, building logical traps, defensive answering techniques, and synthesizing CX admissions into rebuttal speeches.
A comprehensive 10th-grade sequence on Cross-Examination (CX) strategy. Students progress from understanding the fundamental purposes of questioning to designing complex logical traps and handling evasive opponents in live simulations.
A 10th-grade ELA sequence focused on the critical analysis and deconstruction of opposing evidence in debate. Students learn to scrutinize research methodologies, identify logical fallacies like cherry-picking and contextomy, and develop sharp cross-examination skills to expose weaknesses in arguments.
A 5-day project where students research historical oppression and create an 8-panel graphic story inspired by the themes and visual style of Persepolis. Students connect their chosen historical event to Marjane Satrapi's memoir through written reflection and visual storytelling.
A comprehensive 10th-grade ELA unit on Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis', focusing on visual literacy, character development, and the historical context of the Iranian Revolution. Students will explore how the graphic novel medium conveys complex emotional and thematic depth.
This sequence teaches 10th-grade students with academic support needs how to master digital annotation tools. It covers highlighting, tagging, collaborative commenting, and synthesizing digital notes into a research portfolio.
This sequence bridges reading and writing for 10th-grade students by teaching them how to transform highlights and annotations into evidence-based arguments. Students progress from filtering highlights to categorizing evidence, synthesizing connections, and finally drafting an evidence-backed paragraph.
A 9th-grade ELA sequence focused on analyzing historical nonfiction structures, causality, and synthesizing multiple sources through a project-based approach. Students investigate how authors organize historical narratives and eventually create their own multimedia timelines.
This sequence focuses on information literacy and the evaluation of source validity within the context of a nonfiction book study. Students act as investigative journalists, scrutinizing author credibility, source integration, fact-checking claims, and identifying logical fallacies, culminating in an editorial board simulation.
A 10th-grade ELA sequence focused on advanced dictionary skills, moving from basic definitions to the nuances of connotation, register, and specialized terminology. Students analyze the 'code' of reference materials to improve their writing precision.
Students learn to research, synthesize, and organize evidence into a structured debate brief, moving from broad curiosity to targeted logical arguments.
Students become linguistic historians, investigating the etymology, cultural origins, and evolution of advanced English vocabulary through research and creative projects.
This 8th-grade ELA sequence guides students through the inquiry-based process of transforming a broad research topic into a nuanced, evidence-backed thesis statement. Students progress from initial curiosity to structured inquiry, learning that a thesis is the final destination of a research journey, not just a starting point.
This inquiry-based sequence explores the evolving nature of grammar, specifically addressing the debate around the singular 'they' and gender-neutral language. Students move from analyzing historical style guides to evaluating modern usage in journalism and academia.
This 7th-grade sequence explores the evolution of pronouns, focusing on the historical use of the generic 'he,' the transition to 'he or she,' and the modern adoption of the singular 'they.' Students learn to balance grammatical precision with inclusive language through strategies like pluralizing antecedents and navigating various academic style guides.
Students investigate how authors build persuasive arguments in nonfiction texts. They learn to trace claims, distinguish between facts and opinions, evaluate the sufficiency of evidence, and detect bias to determine the credibility of a text.
This 10th Grade ELA sequence guides students through the deconstruction of argumentative nonfiction. Students will move from identifying the core components of the rhetorical triangle to analyzing structural choices, tone, and logical integrity, culminating in a formal rhetorical analysis essay.
This high school ELA sequence explores Latin terminology in rhetoric, law, and academia. Students move from identifying logical fallacies to applying legal concepts and scholarly abbreviations, culminating in a persuasive project that leverages classical authority for modern argumentation.
This sequence immerses students in the scholarly and rhetorical traditions that shape formal academic discourse, focusing on Latin and Greek expressions prevalent in university-level writing and debate. Students will analyze how terms like 'ad hominem,' 'non sequitur,' and 'status quo' function as shorthand for complex logical concepts, culminating in a Socratic seminar.
A comprehensive 10th Grade ELA unit exploring the use of Latin terminology in formal writing, logic, and law. Students progress from basic abbreviations to complex logical fallacies and administrative terms, culminating in a persuasive writing project.
A high school ELA sequence exploring analogies as tools for critical thinking, rhetorical analysis, and decoding complex texts. Students move from concrete connections to identifying logical fallacies and participating in a Socratic Seminar on the limits of comparison.
This sequence explores the rhetorical power of analogies in persuasion, speeches, and debate. Students analyze historical and modern examples to understand how comparisons sway opinions and learn to identify logical fallacies like the False Analogy.
A high-school ELA sequence that treats argumentative writing like geometric proofs, focusing on formal logic structures like axioms, modus ponens, and proofs by contradiction to build unassailable positions.
A 10-lesson thematic unit for 9th-grade ESOL students focusing on Shakespeare's Macbeth, integrating systemic language instruction, morphology, and phonics (R-controlled vowels) with high-school level analysis.
A 10th-grade academic support sequence that transforms students from passive readers to active analysts through the art of marginalia. Students master shorthand symbols, inquiry-based questioning, theme tracking, and summarization to prepare for a text-based Socratic seminar.
A 5-lesson unit for 9th-grade students focusing on transforming reading from a passive activity into an active dialogue through symbols, shorthand, marginal summaries, questioning, and argument tracking.
A comprehensive exploration of rhetorical strategies (ethos, pathos, logos) designed for high school students to analyze and evaluate persuasive techniques in various media.
A high school ELA sequence exploring how analogies and visual metaphors are used in advertising, political cartoons, and propaganda to influence audience perception and shape arguments.
A high school ELA sequence focused on identifying structural errors in reasoning. Students learn to distinguish between informal fallacies (content-based) and formal fallacies (structure-based), specifically mastering affirming the consequent, denying the antecedent, and the undistributed middle.
An inquiry-based exploration of active and passive voice through the lens of media literacy, political accountability, and historical agency for 8th-grade students. Students investigate how grammatical choices influence public perception and the ethics of linguistic transparency.
An advanced rhetorical analysis sequence for 10th-grade students, focusing on the deconstruction of ethos, pathos, logos, and stylistic devices in famous speeches. Students move from identifying persuasive techniques to crafting their own powerful monologues.
A high-level media literacy unit where students deconstruct news media through the lens of rhetoric, bias, and logical fallacies, culminating in an editorial simulation.
A 10th-grade ELA sequence where students learn logical fallacies by intentionally constructing them. This 'reverse-engineering' approach helps students identify and defend against manipulative rhetoric in the real world.
A game-based sequence that trains 8th-grade students to identify and counter logical fallacies in real-time. Students move from analyzing transcripts to participating in high-speed 'Logic Gauntlet' debates where fallacy detection is the key to winning.
A comprehensive sequence for 8th-grade debaters focusing on 'flowing'—the specialized note-taking method used to track arguments. Students learn to organize information spatially, use shorthand symbols, track clashes with arrows, and execute systematic line-by-line refutations.
This 8th-grade sequence focuses on identifying and neutralizing logical fallacies in debate. Students progress from basic identification to strategic exploitation and defense, using a gamified approach to master critical listening and logical agility.
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.
A deep dive into the art of communication, focusing on how we send, receive, and analyze spoken messages through various lenses of rhetoric and listening.
