A practice worksheet where students analyze 'broken' arguments (weak reasoning) and 'patch the gap' by writing their own analytical commentary. Focuses on moving from summary to analysis.
A teacher's answer key for the "Soul of Survival" worksheet. It provides a color-coded key for the deconstruction exercise and sample "high-score" responses for both sides of the argument to assist in grading and modeling.
A student-facing worksheet for practicing counterclaims and rebuttals. It includes a deconstruction exercise of a sample paragraph and a structured drafting section for students to write their own arguments about Pi's transformation.
A visual presentation for the "Soul of Survival" lesson. Includes instructional slides on the anatomy of an argument, transition phrases for counterclaims, and a collaborative evidence-sorting activity based on Life of Pi.
A detailed 45-minute facilitation guide for teachers covering the "Soul of Survival" lesson. Includes a pacing guide, instructional tips, and alignment with CCSS standards for 9th-grade ELA.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Writing Detectives lesson. It includes a minute-by-minute pacing guide, an answer key for the worksheet activities, and specific instructional strategies for supporting low-energy or reluctant learners. Updated with fixed grammar and improved page-break handling.
A hands-on student activity sheet designed as a "Case File." It guides students through selecting a research topic, drafting questions and thesis statements, sorting source types, and creating a basic outline map. Final version ensures labels are high-contrast and the full outline map fits on a single page.
A visually striking slide deck themed around a detective investigation. It covers research questions, thesis statements, source types, citations, and outlining, using high-contrast "dark mode" visuals designed to engage high school students. Updated with improved color-coding and clear video placeholder.