Debate & Public Speaking

A 4-week program focused on personal narrative writing and oral presentation skills, with a heavy emphasis on subject-verb agreement, prepositional phrases, and the correct use of articles.

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 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 12-lesson fluency intervention focusing on water conservation and animals, combining RAN charts, phrase practice, and reader's theater. Designed for 3rd grade students to build automaticity and expression during a 25-minute block.

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 comprehensive ELA unit for 8th grade students comparing Byron Graves' novel 'Rez Ball' with its film adaptation. The unit uses a 'Basketball Playbook' theme to explore character development, plot structure, and the consequences of fame and choice.

A 6-lesson mini-unit for 6th-grade ELD students focused on listening and speaking skills for ELPA preparation. Students practice listening for main ideas, repeating phrases, describing processes, supporting opinions, and using precise spatial language for drawing.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.

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.

A comprehensive instructional unit for 11th-grade students on the architecture of informational and argumentative writing, covering the research process, structural integrity, and the art of oral adaptation.

A specialized lesson sequence designed for 9th-grade English Language Learners to explore the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez through the four domains of language acquisition: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. The materials are aligned with TELPAS criteria and emphasize civil rights history and labor activism.

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 collection of Reader's Theater mysteries designed to reinforce UFLI Foundations lessons 60 (Floss Rule) and 61 (-ck spelling pattern) through fluency and performance.

A collection of Reader's Theater mysteries and activities designed to reinforce S.P.I.R.E. Level 5 phonics patterns through fluency and performance.

A festive instructional sequence focusing on grammar and collaborative storytelling through adult-appropriate Valentine's Day Madlibs. Includes 6 unique group dossiers, high-legibility slides, and a facilitator guide.

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 summative project sequence where 11th grade ELA students apply their knowledge of rhetorical appeals to a self-selected justice initiative through various creative mediums.

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 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 English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.

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 middle school media literacy unit that turns students into 'Propaganda Detectives.' Students learn to identify persuasive techniques and logical fallacies in modern media, culminating in a creative project to redesign famous ads with 'honest' messaging.

A comprehensive 5-day introductory unit on speech and debate, covering public speaking, argumentation, logic, research, and competitive formats.

A comprehensive exploration of rhetorical strategies (ethos, pathos, logos) designed for high school students to analyze and evaluate persuasive techniques in various media.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the art of persuasion and argumentative writing, from building claims to defending them against opposition.

A comprehensive 10-day 4th grade unit themed around a detective agency where students learn to distinguish between verifiable facts and subjective opinions through investigation and analysis.

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 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 collection of curriculum overview and alignment resources for 11th Grade English, focusing on societal change and civic rights.

A lesson sequence focused on mastering the three rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Logos, and Pathos) through video analysis and a simulated school debate.

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 1st-grade writing sequence focused on opinion writing through structured graphic organizers. Students learn to distinguish facts from opinions, use a 'because' bridge to link ideas, and use sentence frames to draft complete opinion statements.

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.

A graduate-level sequence focused on integrating deductive, inductive, and analogical reasoning into a cohesive defensive strategy for academic and professional contexts.

A comprehensive unit for undergraduate students on analogical reasoning and comparative argumentation. The sequence moves from the structural mechanics of analogies to their critical application in law, policy, and ethics, culminating in a moot court simulation focused on case precedent.

A 4th-grade ELA workshop focusing on inductive reasoning, teaching students to distinguish between strong evidence-based claims and weak overgeneralizations using a 'Pattern Detectives' theme.

A 4th-grade ELA sequence focused on inductive reasoning, where students progress from making simple observations to constructing complex hypotheses based on evidence patterns. Through a detective-themed lens, students learn to differentiate between what they see and what they think, avoid hasty generalizations, and use probabilistic language to defend their conclusions.

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.

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 12-lesson fluency intervention focusing on water conservation and animals, combining RAN charts, phrase practice, and reader's theater. Designed for 3rd grade students to build automaticity and expression during a 25-minute block.

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 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 one-week writing unit for 3rd grade centered on the school uniform debate. This sequence is designed with heavy visual supports and structured templates to assist students with oral language processing difficulties.

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 comprehensive ELA unit for 8th grade students comparing Byron Graves' novel 'Rez Ball' with its film adaptation. The unit uses a 'Basketball Playbook' theme to explore character development, plot structure, and the consequences of fame and choice.

A 6-lesson mini-unit for 6th-grade ELD students focused on listening and speaking skills for ELPA preparation. Students practice listening for main ideas, repeating phrases, describing processes, supporting opinions, and using precise spatial language for drawing.

A persuasive writing unit centered on the TV show Stranger Things, using the SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) framework to help students craft compelling arguments.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.

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 series of lessons focused on collaborative argumentation, evidence gathering, and literary analysis through interactive movement and peer-to-peer feedback.

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.

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 middle school media literacy unit that turns students into 'Propaganda Detectives.' Students learn to identify persuasive techniques and logical fallacies in modern media, culminating in a creative project to redesign famous ads with 'honest' messaging.

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.

A comprehensive instructional unit for 11th-grade students on the architecture of informational and argumentative writing, covering the research process, structural integrity, and the art of oral adaptation.

A specialized lesson sequence designed for 9th-grade English Language Learners to explore the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez through the four domains of language acquisition: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. The materials are aligned with TELPAS criteria and emphasize civil rights history and labor activism.

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 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.

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 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 comprehensive unit designed to guide students through the complexities of writing a research-based argumentative paper, from paragraph structure to final revision.

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 one-week writing unit for 3rd grade centered on the school uniform debate. This sequence is designed with heavy visual supports and structured templates to assist students with oral language processing difficulties.

A comprehensive ELA unit for 8th grade students comparing Byron Graves' novel 'Rez Ball' with its film adaptation. The unit uses a 'Basketball Playbook' theme to explore character development, plot structure, and the consequences of fame and choice.

A persuasive writing unit centered on the TV show Stranger Things, using the SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) framework to help students craft compelling arguments.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.

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 collection of short, paired articles designed for student debates. Each topic features two opposing viewpoints to help students practice identifying and using text evidence in their arguments.

A comprehensive instructional unit for 11th-grade students on the architecture of informational and argumentative writing, covering the research process, structural integrity, and the art of oral adaptation.

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 week-long argumentative writing unit for 7th graders focused on the controversial topic of the 4-day school week. Students act as 'Arguments Attorneys' to research, build claims, and master the art of the rebuttal.

A comprehensive 5-day introductory unit on speech and debate, covering public speaking, argumentation, logic, research, and competitive formats.

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 argumentative writing through immersive, game-based activities and role-playing scenarios.

A comprehensive 10-day 4th grade unit themed around a detective agency where students learn to distinguish between verifiable facts and subjective opinions through investigation and analysis.

A summative project sequence where 11th grade ELA students apply their knowledge of rhetorical appeals to a self-selected justice initiative through various creative mediums.

Une formation pour les professeurs-documentalistes centrée sur la médiation culturelle et l'accompagnement des pratiques de lecture des adolescents. L'objectif est de concilier la réalité de l'édition actuelle avec les missions pédagogiques du CDI.

A comprehensive unit designed to guide students through the complexities of writing a research-based argumentative paper, from paragraph structure to final revision.

A series of lessons focused on collaborative argumentation, evidence gathering, and literary analysis through interactive movement and peer-to-peer feedback.

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 week-long argumentative writing unit for 7th graders focused on the controversial topic of the 4-day school week. Students act as 'Arguments Attorneys' to research, build claims, and master the art of the rebuttal.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the art of persuasion and argumentative writing, from building claims to defending them against opposition.

A series of lessons focused on mastering argumentative writing through immersive, game-based activities and role-playing scenarios.

A comprehensive graduate-level workshop series focused on transitioning from research topics to defensible academic contributions. Students will master thesis refinement, literature synthesis, counter-argument strengthening (steelmanning), and the oral defense of evidentiary choices.

An intensive sequence for undergraduate students focused on the structural and rhetorical deconstruction of academic monographs. Students will master the Toulmin model, evaluate evidence types, and analyze how scholarly authority is constructed through language and methodology.

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.

A high-level rhetoric and logic course for undergraduate students, focusing on the identification and dismantling of logical fallacies during cross-examination. Students move from theoretical understanding to real-time application in legal and political contexts.

A high-energy 9th Grade ELA sequence focused on identifying, refuting, and defending against logical fallacies in high-pressure debate scenarios. Students progress from theoretical knowledge to real-time application and defensive maneuvering.

A 4th-grade sequence that uses the Literature Circle model to teach collaborative reading comprehension. Students take on specific roles to analyze texts, use evidence to support arguments, and culminate in a group synthesis project.

This sequence moves students beyond surface-level plot comprehension to rigorous literary analysis using critical theory frameworks. Students explore Feminist, Marxist, and Psychoanalytic lenses, applying them to 'The Great Gatsby' to uncover deeper layers of meaning and social commentary.

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.

A comprehensive 3rd-grade sequence focused on deep character analysis during a novel study. Students learn to distinguish traits from feelings, cite textual evidence, analyze relationships, track growth, and participate in a formal Socratic Seminar.

A high-level rhetoric sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on the art of defending arguments during cross-examination. Students learn to maintain poise and logical integrity through techniques like bridging, pivoting, clarification, and fallacy identification.

A high-stakes sequence for 11th graders focusing on defensive rhetoric, fallacy detection, and strategic communication during cross-examination. Students learn to maintain credibility and logical consistency while under aggressive scrutiny.

An intensive 5-lesson sequence for 11th Grade ELA focusing on the strategic and offensive capabilities of cross-examination. Students move from basic question types to complex logical chains, evidence impeachment, and floor management, culminating in rapid-fire competitive drills.

A sequence focused on the defensive side of debate, teaching 6th-grade students how to maintain composure, identify rhetorical traps, and pivot back to evidence during cross-examination. Students will move from non-verbal techniques to full-scale rapid-fire defense simulations.

A 9th-grade novel study sequence focused on moving students from basic plot comprehension to critical analysis of themes, motifs, and social context. Students explore how literature critiques society through symbolic tracking, historical research, and a culminating Socratic Seminar.

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.

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.

This sequence teaches 11th-grade students how to use annotation not just for recall, but as a critical tool for inquiry and rhetorical analysis. Students progress from basic summary to deep interrogation, preparing them for high-level academic discourse in a Socratic Seminar.

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.

An immersive sequence for undergraduate playwriting students focusing on the professional iterative process of drafting, hearing work aloud, and executing rigorous rewrites using structured feedback frameworks.

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 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 1st Grade ELA sequence focused on the interrogative mood. Students learn to distinguish between statements and questions, use the 5 Ws, manipulate sentence structure to form questions, and conduct peer interviews.

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.

A comparative literature sequence for 7th grade students exploring how universal themes are expressed across different genres and cultures, from folklore to modern multimedia.

A graduate-level sequence focused on integrating deductive, inductive, and analogical reasoning into a cohesive defensive strategy for academic and professional contexts.

A comprehensive unit for undergraduate students on analogical reasoning and comparative argumentation. The sequence moves from the structural mechanics of analogies to their critical application in law, policy, and ethics, culminating in a moot court simulation focused on case precedent.

A 4th-grade ELA sequence focused on inductive reasoning, where students progress from making simple observations to constructing complex hypotheses based on evidence patterns. Through a detective-themed lens, students learn to differentiate between what they see and what they think, avoid hasty generalizations, and use probabilistic language to defend their conclusions.

A 7th-grade ELA sequence focused on mastering objective summarization and critical questioning through the lens of nonfiction texts. Students progress from identifying essential details to leading their own evidence-based discussions.

This foundational sequence introduces Kindergarten students to opinion writing by teaching them to distinguish facts from opinions and express their personal preferences using the word 'because'. Students move from oral practice and drawing to simple sentence construction, culminating in a shared presentation of their ideas.

This graduate-level sequence explores the rhetorical strategies of crisis leadership, focusing on the concepts of Ethos, Pathos, and the four stances of Apologia. Students analyze historical crises and engage in simulations to master the art of reputation management under pressure.