A detailed assessment rubric for a sports podcast project. It evaluates students based on their hero/villain definitions, research depth, intentional word choice (spin), and overall audio production quality.

A model script comparing two different rhetorical approaches to the same athlete (LeBron James). It demonstrates how specific word choices and 'spin' can construct either a hero or villain narrative using identical factual research.

A comprehensive student project guide for creating a sports podcast. It includes an overview of requirements, a timeline, a section for defining hero/villain criteria, and a structured planning outline for the 6-8 minute audio production.

A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate historical context research, including implementation steps, focus area details, and discussion prompts.

A structured graphic organizer for students to research a historical era's daily life, key figures, technology, and fashion, designed to provide context before reading a book.

A project planning document for students to prepare their podcast segment. It guides them through choosing an athlete, identifying existing media spin, and drafting their own script using tone and loaded language.

A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate the Spin Cycle lesson. Includes pacing, instructional strategies, answer keys for the LeBron James article analysis, and high-level discussion prompts.

A document where students analyze two articles about LeBron James's 'The Decision' to identify media spin, tone, and loaded language. Includes comparison tables and reflection questions to prepare for the podcast project.

A visual slide deck introducing media spin, tone, and loaded language using LeBron James's 'The Decision' as a comparative case study. Includes definitions, context, and a project preview.