Syllogisms, deductive validity, and the principles of inductive probability for evaluating evidence-based claims. Targets common logical fallacies and the construction of sound, persuasive arguments.
A graduate-level sequence focused on integrating deductive, inductive, and analogical reasoning into a cohesive defensive strategy for academic and professional contexts.
A high-intensity vocabulary sequence for 10th graders focusing on the logic of analogies. Students progress from basic pattern recognition to designing their own complex logic puzzles, treating language as a series of solvable equations.
A 12th-grade ELA unit focused on the logical sequencing of ideas within dense informational texts and complex arguments. Students analyze how the ordering of premises and evidence determines the validity and rhetorical impact of a text.
A high-level bridging of English Language Arts and formal logic, focusing on the structural patterns of reasoning through analogies. Students move from basic symbolic notation to complex deductive puzzles, treating language with mathematical precision.
A 9th-grade English Language Arts sequence that bridges formal logic with argumentative writing. Students learn to use valid argument forms like Modus Ponens, Modus Tollens, and Hypothetical Syllogisms as structural blueprints for high-quality, undeniable writing.
A foundational sequence for 9th-grade students on the structures of deductive reasoning, focusing on categorical syllogisms, validity, and soundness to enhance critical thinking and analytical writing.
A high-level ELA unit for 11th graders that bridges formal logic and argumentative writing. Students move from identifying hidden premises (enthymemes) to constructing complex essays built on valid deductive frameworks like Modus Ponens and Modus Tollens.
A comprehensive 11th Grade ELA sequence on formal logic, focusing on identifying structural fallacies (Affirming the Consequent, Denying the Antecedent, Undistributed Middle) and repairing invalid arguments. Students act as 'logic doctors' to diagnose and fix flawed reasoning in various rhetorical contexts.
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 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.
A high school ELA sequence on formal logic, teaching students to translate natural language into symbolic notation and evaluate logical consistency through truth tables. Students progress from basic connectives to analyzing complex rhetorical arguments for tautologies and contradictions.
A comprehensive sequence for 12th-grade students that bridges the gap between identifying logical fallacies and constructing sound, formally valid arguments. Students move from the technical structures of formal logic to drafting and delivering speeches that have been 'stress-tested' for rhetorical integrity.
A 9th-grade ELA sequence where students learn logical fallacies by intentionally constructing them. This reverse-engineering approach helps students master deductive reasoning, identify distortions, and spot emotional manipulation in public speaking and debate.
A lesson sequence exploring Stoic philosophy through visual metaphors, focusing on Marcus Aurelius's teachings. Students analyze animator choices and create their own visual storyboards for abstract virtues.
A comprehensive NYS ELA test preparation sequence for grades 6-8, focusing on main idea, text structure, and argumentative writing through a 'detective case file' theme.
A foundational writing sequence for early learners focused on developing opinion writing skills. Students progress from stating simple preferences to supporting their opinions with reasons and descriptive details using 'I like' and 'because'.
This sequence explores the literary techniques used by Frederick Douglass in his Narrative, focusing specifically on how he uses irony to dismantle Northern misconceptions about slavery. Students move from vocabulary acquisition to deep rhetorical analysis.
A 9th-grade English RLA unit exploring the physical and emotional intersection of love and pain through scientific analysis and poetic metaphor. Students synthesize Eric Jaffe's 'Why Love Literally Hurts' with Carol Ann Duffy's poem 'Valentine' to craft argumentative synthesis correspondence.
A middle school curriculum unit focused on critical thinking, information literacy, and strategic task management across digital and physical media.
A 15-day introductory unit for Kindergarten students focused on identifying, stating, and supporting opinions using the bridge word 'because'. The sequence includes a pre-assessment, mid-point check, and post-assessment, with daily visual slides and printable practice activities.
A comprehensive kindergarten writing unit focused on stating opinions and supporting them with a reason using the word 'because'. Students explore personal preferences, compare options, and learn to communicate their thoughts clearly through drawing and writing.
A two-lesson unit focused on analyzing argumentative structures and multimodal features in the text 'Why Everyone Must Get Ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.' Students will explore thesis development, evidence, counterarguments, and the impact of graphic features.
A collection of curriculum overview and alignment resources for 11th Grade English, focusing on societal change and civic rights.
A comprehensive NYS ELA test preparation sequence for middle school students (Grades 5-8), focusing on non-fiction reading comprehension, text-dependent analysis, and evidence-based writing. Each lesson targets grade-specific standards and uses NYS-style question stems to build testing stamina and skills.
A 4-day intensive study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Minister's Black Veil,' focusing on literary analysis, theme development, and argumentative writing through the lens of Dark Romanticism and Puritan values. Students explore the ambiguity of symbols and the complexities of human guilt while mastering appositive phrases and constructing high-quality academic responses.
A 4-day reteach unit for 4th grade focused on making inferences (4.6F) and synthesizing information (4.6H) using a blueprint and engineering theme. Students act as 'Meaning Mechanics' to build deep comprehension through evidence and connections.
A 4-day intensive reteach sequence focusing on making inferences (5.6F) and evaluating key ideas (5.6G) through a detective-themed 'Investigation HQ' approach. Students will use evidence and critical details to solve textual mysteries and identify central themes.
A series of lessons exploring Shakespeare's Macbeth, specifically designed for 10th-grade emergent bilingual students to master complex characterization and thematic elements.
A comprehensive writing unit designed to take 7th-grade students from basic paragraph construction and brainstorming to a fully structured five-paragraph essay.
A lesson sequence focused on mastering the three rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Logos, and Pathos) through video analysis and a simulated school debate.
A professional development series focused on empowering educators with concrete frameworks for teaching complex writing and literacy skills.
A debate and communication sequence focused on teaching middle schoolers how to build persuasive arguments through creative performance and structured analysis.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 6th-grade students in academic support, focusing on building inference skills through visual media, silent films, comics, and photography before transitioning to text. This approach removes decoding barriers to strengthen cognitive critical thinking.
An immersive, gamified mystery sequence where 6th-grade students act as detectives to master predictions and inferences. By analyzing physical clues, witness statements, and found documents, students apply deductive reasoning to solve the 'Case of the Missing Golden Whistle.'
This sequence introduces inference to 3rd-grade students by starting with visual and tactile evidence. It builds from concrete objects to photos, wordless books, and finally short video clips to develop the 'Clues + Knowledge' equation before transitioning to text-based comprehension.
A 4th-grade sequence framed as a 'Detective Academy' where students learn to make predictions and inferences through deductive reasoning and evidence analysis. Students progress from basic observation to citing textual evidence and writing logical story conclusions.
A scaffolded sequence for 12th-grade students that uses visual media to build inference and prediction skills, eventually transitioning from photography and film to complex text analysis.
A scaffolded sequence for 12th-grade academic support students to master predictions and inferences. Using the 'It Says, I Say, And So' framework, students progress from basic textual clues to complex analysis of character motivation, authorial bias, and persuasive structure.
A forensic-themed reading comprehension unit where students act as investigators to master predictions and inferences. Through case studies and evidence tracking, students learn to bridge literal text with deep narrative meaning.
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students focusing on the mechanical construction of inferences using the 'It Says, I Say, And So' framework. Students learn to combine textual evidence with background knowledge (schema) to create new meaning, moving from sentence-level work to paragraph-level analysis and independent application.
An 8th-grade Special Education sequence that uses a detective agency simulation to teach deductive reasoning, foreshadowing, and evidence-based predictions. Students progress from micro-fiction riddles to complex narrative analysis, culminating in formal case reports.
A structured ELA workshop sequence for 11th-grade academic support, focusing on the cognitive process of making inferences and predictions. Students move from visual analysis to complex text synthesis using the 'Evidence + Schema = Inference' equation.
A high-engagement sequence for 11th-grade students that frames text analysis and inference-making as a forensic investigation. Students move from analyzing physical artifacts to evaluating unreliable narrators and complex rhetorical motives, culminating in a formal 'indictment' of a text's meaning.
A 5th-grade sequence focused on building empathy and perspective-taking through reading inferences. Students progress from decoding non-verbal cues to predicting character actions and writing creatively from a character's perspective.
This sequence teaches 9th-grade students how to synthesize information from multiple sources using advanced graphic organizers. Students progress from three-way Venn diagrams to matrices, block methods, and problem-solution maps, culminating in a project where they select the best tool for a complex writing task.
This sequence helps 9th-grade students with academic support needs master argumentative writing through visual logic models. By using Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) maps and balance-scale organizers, students learn to visualize the relationships between ideas, evaluate evidence strength, and address counter-arguments effectively.
This advanced sequence focuses on the deconstruction of complex academic and professional arguments using sophisticated rhetorical frameworks. Graduate students will engage in deep analysis of seminal texts across disciplines, examining how authors establish authority, select data, and navigate methodological limitations.
