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Questioning and Cross-Examination

Strategic techniques for posing targeted questions and responding under pressure during formal debates. Refines skills in identifying logical fallacies, clarifying opponent arguments, and exposing evidentiary weaknesses.

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English Language Arts Phonics & Reading Foundations Letter Identification Learn Letters A-Z Lowercase and Uppercase Letters Consonants and Vowels Letter-Sound Associations Letter-Sound Associations: Lowercase Letter-Sound Associations: Uppercase Beginning and Ending Sounds Rhyming Blending And Segmenting Short Vowels Short Vowel Sounds Consonant Blends Consonant Digraphs Blends, Digraphs, and Trigraphs Digraphs, Blends, and Silent Letters Long Vowel Sounds Long Vowel Patterns Short and Long Vowels Short and Long Vowel Patterns Silent E Vowel Sounds Vowel Teams R-Controlled Vowels Diphthongs: Oi, Oy, Ou, Ow Variant Vowels Variant, Diphthong, And R Vowel Patterns Soft G And C Sight Words Irregular Words Word Recognition Syllables Syllable Types Two-Syllable Words Multisyllabic Words Phoneme Manipulation Decodable Texts Vocabulary Action Words Question Words Nouns and Adjectives Classify Words Compound Words Synonyms and Antonyms Homophones Homophones and Homonyms Shades of Meaning Context Clues Prefixes and Suffixes Greek and Latin Roots Analogies Idioms and Adages Foreign Words and Expressions Word Choice and Usage Reference Skills Reading Comprehension Read-Along Literary Texts Read-Along Informational Texts Reality vs. Fiction Story Elements Character Sequence Main Idea Cause And Effect Compare And Contrast Reading Strategies Text Structure Author's Purpose Author's Purpose And Tone Author's Perspective Point Of View Theme Inference And Theme Inference And Analysis Poetry Elements Literary Devices Analyzing Literature Analyzing Informational Texts Comparing Texts Audience, Purpose, And Tone Business Documents Novel Study Nonfiction Book Study Grammar & Mechanics Sentences Nouns Verbs Adjectives Pronouns Capitalization Punctuation Contractions Conjunctions Prepositions Articles Adjectives And Adverbs Verb Types Verb Tense Pronouns And Antecedents Pronoun Types Subject-Verb Agreement Direct And Indirect Objects Sentences, Fragments, And Run-Ons Phrases And Clauses Commas Semicolons, Colons, And Commas Dashes, Hyphens, And Ellipses Spelling Abbreviations Formatting Verb Tense And Mood Misplaced Modifiers Writing Descriptive Details Creative Writing Opinion Writing Topic Sentences Organizing Writing Linking Words Sentence Variety Introductions And Conclusions Persuasive And Opinion Writing Expository Writing Persuasive Strategies Developing And Supporting Arguments Topic Sentences And Thesis Statements Summarizing Research Skills Editing And Revising Active And Passive Voice=Writing Clearly And Concisely Debate & Public Speaking Public Speaking Basics Persuasive Techniques Claims and Evidence Types of Arguments Reasoning Types Logical Fallacies Topic Research Organizing Evidence Debate Speech Organization Attacking and Defending Arguments Clash and Engagement Impact Calculus Questioning and Cross-Examination Critical Thinking Informal Logic Formal Logic Inductive Reasoning

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Sequences

Landlady Reading Passage

Investigative Starters Worksheet

Daily Detective Drills Review

Evidence Files Intro Slides

Story Sleuths Script

Story Sleuths Teacher Guide

Detective Drills Answer Key

Story Sleuths Case File

Story Sleuths Answer Key

Investigative Starters Answer Key

Evidence Files

A four-day investigative unit focused on citing textual evidence and making inferences across various genres, including short stories, non-fiction, and poetry. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary and factual mysteries while engaging in collaborative discussions.

Brandon Ruffin

Quest Log Book Club Packet

Epic Journeys Book Clubs

A multi-week novel study sequence structured around the Hero's Journey framework, featuring five engaging books (The Red Pyramid, Tristan Strong, Hello Universe, Coyote Sunrise, Stella by Starlight). Incorporates creative, gamified, and role-play activities to sustain student engagement and deepen literary analysis.

Tasha Wigmore

Archetype Playbook Slides Extension

Legacy Lab Worksheet

Legacy Lab Key

Archetype Draft Brainstorm

The U Case Study Worksheet

Archetype Brainstorm Key

The U Case Study Key

Moral Compass Worksheet

Game Changers Pacing Guide

Moral Compass Key

Archetype Showdown Slides

Prospect Scouting File Handout

Hero's Journey Sports Slides

The Journey Map Handout

The Journey Map Key

Hero's Journey Sports Slides

The Journey Map Handout

Monomyth Viewing Handout

Monomyth Viewing Key

LeBron Monomyth Slides (v2)

Game Changers

A 4-week unit exploring the construction of heroism and villainy in sports through media analysis, persuasive writing, and investigative interview techniques. Students will analyze how public perception is shaped and ultimately create their own investigative podcast script.

william.whitlow

Artemis Mission Slides

Space Steps Worksheet

Mission Impact Map

Lunar Press Cards

Mission Control Guide

Lunar Leap Passage

Artemis Adventure

A comprehensive ESL resource pack for 9-12th graders focused on the Artemis II mission. This sequence covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through space exploration content.

Andrea Keller

Mama Monthly Slides

Mama Monthly Scaffolded Magazine

Mama Monthly Open Magazine

Mama Monthly Teacher Guide

Motherhood Magic Celebration

A celebratory series of activities leading up to Mother's Day, focusing on expressing appreciation and developing creative writing skills through a magazine-style project.

Olivia Knight

Rivalry Playbook Slides

Archetype All Stars Handout

Sideline Strategy Teacher Guide

Gridiron Gospel Unit

A 5-week intensive ELA unit on 'Friday Night Lights' using an investigative journalism lens. Students analyze the 'Permian Myth' through character archetypes and social commentary, culminating in the 'Odessa Verdict' One-Pager project.

william.whitlow

Schedule Stars Teacher Guide

Calendar Chaos Slides

Meeting Matchmaker Handout

Launch Logic Role Cards

Future Ready English

A collection of materials focused on mastering future forms in English, with a specific emphasis on functional speaking skills for adult learners.

Ies Loslirios

Persuasion Playbook Reading

Technique Tracker Worksheet

Digital Puppetry Slides

Ethics of Influence

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.

James Carson

Interview Mastery Slides

Interview Mastery Lesson Plan

Story Catchers Activity

Interview Model Script

Interview Project Rubric

Art of the Interview

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.

Jennifer Pepper

Archetype Detectives Worksheet

Common Threads Slides

Thematic Truths Sequence

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

City Lights Slides

City Fact Finder Worksheet

City Life Teacher Guide

Two Places One World

A 2nd-grade ELA unit where students compare and contrast city and farm life using informational read-along texts, culminating in a comparative discussion.

Flaw Finder Slides

Case Study Investigator Worksheet

Research Red Flags Guide

Critical Evidence Analysis

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.

Lessons

Unspoken Rules Teacher Guide

Unspoken Rules Presentation Slides

Unspoken Rules Analysis Worksheet

Unspoken Rules Answer Key

Unspoken Rules

An introductory lesson on Jamaica Kincaid's 'Girl' focusing on the unique structural choice of a single-sentence narrative, its rhythmic style, and the complex characterization of the mother-daughter relationship.

Katia Jones

Prism Perspectives Slides Final with EQ and STEAL

Kaleidoscope Guide Teacher Resource Updated

Glass Shards Reading Passage

STEAL Method Reference Sheet

STEAL Shard Tracker Worksheet Revised

Shard Tracker Answer Key

Reflection Facets Journal Updated Final

Hot Seat Discussion Cards

Kaleidoscope Answer Key Revised

Character Kaleidoscope

An 8th-grade ELA lesson that explores the complexities of character motivation, internal and external conflicts, and characterization through the metaphor of a kaleidoscope. Students analyze how characters drive plot and theme through close reading and interactive discussion.

vivianbelarmino

Question Design Plan

Interview Ace Slides

Reporter Notebook Worksheet

Question Quest

A 6th-grade journalism-themed lesson focused on the power of open-ended questions. Students learn to pivot away from 'yes/no' dead ends and draft high-impact questions for a beat interview.

schrauthb

Press Pass Teacher Guide

Mic Drop Slides

Interview Intel Worksheet

Front Page Project Guide

Front Page Rubric

Press Pass Exit Ticket

Press Pass

A comprehensive lesson on the nuances of interviewing, focusing on active listening, the power of open-ended questions, and the art of synthesizing spoken stories into compelling narratives for 10th-grade ELA.

Trudy

Truth Sleuth Slides

Truth Sleuth Worksheet

Truth Sleuth Teacher Guide

Truth Sleuth

A high-energy, immersive opening game for a memoir unit where students play a detective-themed version of Two Truths and a Lie to explore the boundaries of memory and narrative truth.

David Gordon

Seminar Prep Worksheet

Key to Resistance Slides

Key Resistance Teacher Guide

Key to Resistance

A 40-minute lesson focused on Chapter 13 ('The Keys') of Persepolis, exploring themes of manipulation and oppression through Socratic Seminar preparation. Students will analyze character perspectives and the use of religious imagery to control the youth during the Iran-Iraq War.

Aurora Militello

Newsflash Slides

Daily Gazette Template

Reporter Cheat Sheet

Editorial Board Guide

Newsroom Rookies

An 8th-grade ESL lesson where students learn about journalism and create their own digital newspaper using guided templates and sentence frames.

Satvinder Juss

Fire Thief Planning Sheet

Fire Thief Slides

Fire Thief Facilitator Guide

Fire Thief Rubric

Fire Thief Debate

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.

Candace Ghelfi

Conference Master Plan Guide

Press Room Slides Presentation

News Flash Rubric Assessment

J-Hawk Press Conference

Students take the stage as professional journalists to launch their digital magazine. This lesson guides them through the final live presentation, fielding audience questions, and demonstrating professional communication skills.

schrauthb

Public Speaking Deck

Presentation Prep Plan

Presentation Practice Activity

Stepping Up to the Podium

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.

schrauthb

Solar Shadows Slides

Sun Seekers Worksheet

Sun Seekers Teacher Guide

Sun Seekers

A lesson designed to guide 6th-grade students through the process of generating deep, interpretive discussion questions for Ray Bradbury's 'All Summer in a Day'. Students will move from literal comprehension to thematic analysis, eventually leading their own class discussion.

Zoo Debate Prep Worksheet

Zoo Debate Slides

Zoo Ethics Teacher Guide

Zoo Debate Scorecard

Zoo Persuasion Analysis Worksheet

Climate Debate Prep Worksheet

Climate Debate Slides

Climate Debate Teacher Guide

Climate Persuasion Analysis Worksheet

Climate Debate Scorecard

Zoo Ethics Debate

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.