Debate & Public Speaking

A teacher guide and answer key for the Counterclaim Combat lesson, providing instructional tips, sample responses, and discussion prompts. Updated with notes on informational/argumentative hybrids and rhetorical appeals (Logos, Ethos, Pathos).

A student worksheet designed to practice identifying and writing counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme. Includes identification exercises, guided rebuttal writing, and independent argument construction.

A set of interactive slides that introduce the concept of counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme, including visual metaphors, examples, and sentence starters. Added a slide on informational/argumentative overlap and rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos).

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A project planning guide and rubric for the 'Your Turn' project, where students craft their own persuasive speech or poster for a modern social issue.

A student analysis worksheet that guides learners through identifying Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in the 'Revolutionary Words' reading passages.

A collection of historical and modern primary source speech excerpts from Sojourner Truth, MLK Jr., and Malala Yousafzai, designed for rhetorical analysis.

A bold, high-impact slide deck introducing middle school students to the concepts of rhetoric (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) using examples from historical and modern change makers.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Voices of Change Makers' lesson, featuring an instructional script, differentiation strategies, and alignment with ELA/Social Studies standards for grades 6-8.

A visual presentation to introduce the concept of 'Devil's Advocate' and guide students through the rebuttal activity. Includes definitions, practice prompts, and mission instructions.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Art of Rebuttal" lesson. Includes instructional procedures, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for middle school debate activities.

A graphic organizer designed to help students dismantle a claim by identifying counter-arguments and supporting evidence. Perfect for structured planning before a debate or essay.

A set of 8 task cards featuring common middle school debates. Each card includes a claim and a 'Devil's Advice' tip to help students generate counter-arguments and practice taking opposing viewpoints.

A student project guide with creative options (mural, newspaper, mock trial, podcast) to explore themes of immortality and morality in Tuck Everlasting.

A comprehensive final assessment for Tuck Everlasting, featuring multiple-choice questions, vocabulary matching, and short-answer prompts.

Thematic vocabulary cards for Tuck Everlasting, featuring key terms from the book with definitions and context sentences.

A teacher guide and answer key for the Counterclaim Combat lesson, providing instructional tips, sample responses, and discussion prompts. Updated with notes on informational/argumentative hybrids and rhetorical appeals (Logos, Ethos, Pathos).

A student worksheet designed to practice identifying and writing counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme. Includes identification exercises, guided rebuttal writing, and independent argument construction.

A set of interactive slides that introduce the concept of counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme, including visual metaphors, examples, and sentence starters. Added a slide on informational/argumentative overlap and rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos).

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A project planning guide and rubric for the 'Your Turn' project, where students craft their own persuasive speech or poster for a modern social issue.

A student analysis worksheet that guides learners through identifying Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in the 'Revolutionary Words' reading passages.

A collection of historical and modern primary source speech excerpts from Sojourner Truth, MLK Jr., and Malala Yousafzai, designed for rhetorical analysis.

A bold, high-impact slide deck introducing middle school students to the concepts of rhetoric (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) using examples from historical and modern change makers.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Voices of Change Makers' lesson, featuring an instructional script, differentiation strategies, and alignment with ELA/Social Studies standards for grades 6-8.

A visual presentation to introduce the concept of 'Devil's Advocate' and guide students through the rebuttal activity. Includes definitions, practice prompts, and mission instructions.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Art of Rebuttal" lesson. Includes instructional procedures, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for middle school debate activities.

A graphic organizer designed to help students dismantle a claim by identifying counter-arguments and supporting evidence. Perfect for structured planning before a debate or essay.

A set of 8 task cards featuring common middle school debates. Each card includes a claim and a 'Devil's Advice' tip to help students generate counter-arguments and practice taking opposing viewpoints.

A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the 'Gauntlet of Logic' role-playing activity, including pacing, rules, and discussion prompts.

A structured argumentative essay outline worksheet themed as a 'Battle Plan' for students to map out their claims, evidence, counter-claims, and rebuttals.

A visual presentation for a middle school ELA lesson that uses a medieval 'gauntlet' theme to teach the components of an argumentative essay: claim, evidence, counter-claim, and rebuttal.

A teacher answer key for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, providing solutions for the Rhetoric Radar worksheet and evaluation criteria for the Ad Agency Challenge activity.

An interactive activity for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, including a pitch preparation guide and 'Useless Object' challenge cards for students to practice rhetorical appeals.

A student worksheet for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, focusing on identifying rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) in various advertisement slogans and deconstructing a complex ad.

A 7-slide presentation for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, introducing Ethos, Pathos, and Logos with visual analogies and clear examples.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, featuring learning objectives, the Ethos/Pathos/Logos framework, and detailed instructional steps for teaching persuasion.

A teacher answer key for the 'Truth Detectives' lesson, providing solutions for the Source Inspector worksheet and a guide for the Viral Verifier lab.

An interactive activity for the 'Truth Detectives' lesson, including an agent scorecard and printable 'Evidence Cards' for students to verify using the SIFT method.

A student worksheet for the 'Truth Detectives' lesson, focusing on identifying red flags in clickbait and simulating lateral reading for a known internet hoax.

A 7-slide presentation for the 'Truth Detectives' lesson, introducing the SIFT method and lateral reading with visual examples and investigative tips.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the 'Truth Detectives' lesson, including learning objectives, the SIFT method framework, and detailed instructional steps for teaching media literacy.

A comprehensive student quiz for the 'Instruction Inquest' lesson, testing knowledge of the C.V.P. strategy, paraphrasing, chunking, and the ability to navigate instructional 'traps'.

A combined answer key for the Instruction Inquest lesson, providing solutions for the Task Tracer worksheet, the Decoder Quiz, and a visual criteria guide for the Blueprint Breakdown activity.

An interactive activity where students apply the C.V.P. strategy to decode a complex set of instructions and draw a 'Mobile Exploration Unit' on a blueprint grid.

A student worksheet designed to practice the C.V.P. strategy, featuring exercises for chunking text, paraphrasing jargon, and visualizing spatial instructions.

A 10-slide instructional presentation for 'Instruction Inquest' that introduces students to the C.V.P. (Chunk, Visualize, Paraphrase) strategy with interactive examples and visual breakdowns.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the 'Instruction Inquest' lesson, featuring learning objectives, a detailed instructional sequence (Hook, I Do, We Do, You Do), teacher tips, and differentiation strategies.

A formal application worksheet where students draft three specific ethical rules for their school newspaper based on the video's core principles. Includes sections for justifying the rules and a closure activity for sharing.

A set of four scenario cards for group discussion and role-play, including the restaurant dilemma from the video and three new school-based scenarios. Each card identifies a conflict and provides an ethical prompt for students to resolve.

A dynamic 7-slide presentation deck that guides the lesson through a warm-up, video analysis, class debate on journalism ethics, and the final application project. Includes embedded video timing and interactive prompts.

A visually striking anchor chart summarizing the key ethical responsibilities of journalists, featuring the three pillars of accuracy (Research, Clarity, Transparency) and the consequences of inaccuracy.

A teacher guide and answer key for the Counterclaim Combat lesson, providing instructional tips, sample responses, and discussion prompts. Updated with notes on informational/argumentative hybrids and rhetorical appeals (Logos, Ethos, Pathos).

A student worksheet designed to practice identifying and writing counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme. Includes identification exercises, guided rebuttal writing, and independent argument construction.

A set of interactive slides that introduce the concept of counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme, including visual metaphors, examples, and sentence starters. Added a slide on informational/argumentative overlap and rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos).

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A visual presentation to introduce the concept of 'Devil's Advocate' and guide students through the rebuttal activity. Includes definitions, practice prompts, and mission instructions.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Art of Rebuttal" lesson. Includes instructional procedures, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for middle school debate activities.

A graphic organizer designed to help students dismantle a claim by identifying counter-arguments and supporting evidence. Perfect for structured planning before a debate or essay.

A set of 8 task cards featuring common middle school debates. Each card includes a claim and a 'Devil's Advice' tip to help students generate counter-arguments and practice taking opposing viewpoints.

A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the 'Gauntlet of Logic' role-playing activity, including pacing, rules, and discussion prompts.

A structured argumentative essay outline worksheet themed as a 'Battle Plan' for students to map out their claims, evidence, counter-claims, and rebuttals.

A visual presentation for a middle school ELA lesson that uses a medieval 'gauntlet' theme to teach the components of an argumentative essay: claim, evidence, counter-claim, and rebuttal.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for Act 1 of 12 Angry Men, including pacing, lesson flow, evidence cheat sheets, and discussion prompts.

Activity cards for structured student debates on Act 1 evidence, featuring prosecution arguments and reasonable doubt challenges.

A student worksheet for tracking prosecution evidence and Juror 8's counter-arguments throughout Act 1.

A slide deck introducing the central conflict and evidence of Act 1, setting the stage for evidence-based debates.

A set of role-play persona cards for students to act as skeptical city officials or concerned citizens, challenging Joseph Strauss's proposal with specific historical concerns.

A teacher guide and answer key for the Counterclaim Combat lesson, providing instructional tips, sample responses, and discussion prompts. Updated with notes on informational/argumentative hybrids and rhetorical appeals (Logos, Ethos, Pathos).

A student worksheet designed to practice identifying and writing counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme. Includes identification exercises, guided rebuttal writing, and independent argument construction.

A set of interactive slides that introduce the concept of counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme, including visual metaphors, examples, and sentence starters. Added a slide on informational/argumentative overlap and rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos).

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A visual presentation to introduce the concept of 'Devil's Advocate' and guide students through the rebuttal activity. Includes definitions, practice prompts, and mission instructions.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the "Art of Rebuttal" lesson. Includes instructional procedures, learning objectives, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for middle school debate activities.

A graphic organizer designed to help students dismantle a claim by identifying counter-arguments and supporting evidence. Perfect for structured planning before a debate or essay.

A set of 8 task cards featuring common middle school debates. Each card includes a claim and a 'Devil's Advice' tip to help students generate counter-arguments and practice taking opposing viewpoints.

A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the 'Gauntlet of Logic' role-playing activity, including pacing, rules, and discussion prompts.

A structured argumentative essay outline worksheet themed as a 'Battle Plan' for students to map out their claims, evidence, counter-claims, and rebuttals.

A visual presentation for a middle school ELA lesson that uses a medieval 'gauntlet' theme to teach the components of an argumentative essay: claim, evidence, counter-claim, and rebuttal.

A comprehensive facilitator guide for the Persuasion Protocol lesson. Includes a pacing guide, learning objectives, instructional strategies for teaching argumentative structure, and exemplar student responses.

A structured worksheet where students follow four specific procedural directions to build a rigorous argument. It includes dedicated sections for claiming, evidencing, reasoning, and counter-striking with an architectural blueprint aesthetic.

A slide deck introducing the 'Persuasion Protocol', a structured method for building arguments by following specific procedural directions. It covers the core steps of claiming, evidencing, and reasoning with a professional architectural theme.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for Act 1 of 12 Angry Men, including pacing, lesson flow, evidence cheat sheets, and discussion prompts.

Activity cards for structured student debates on Act 1 evidence, featuring prosecution arguments and reasonable doubt challenges.

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A comprehensive facilitator guide for the Persuasion Protocol lesson. Includes a pacing guide, learning objectives, instructional strategies for teaching argumentative structure, and exemplar student responses.

A structured worksheet where students follow four specific procedural directions to build a rigorous argument. It includes dedicated sections for claiming, evidencing, reasoning, and counter-striking with an architectural blueprint aesthetic.

A slide deck introducing the 'Persuasion Protocol', a structured method for building arguments by following specific procedural directions. It covers the core steps of claiming, evidencing, and reasoning with a professional architectural theme.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for Act 1 of 12 Angry Men, including pacing, lesson flow, evidence cheat sheets, and discussion prompts.

Activity cards for structured student debates on Act 1 evidence, featuring prosecution arguments and reasonable doubt challenges.

A student worksheet for tracking prosecution evidence and Juror 8's counter-arguments throughout Act 1.

A slide deck introducing the central conflict and evidence of Act 1, setting the stage for evidence-based debates.

A scoring rubric for the Island Getaway project, evaluating content accuracy, persuasive writing, visual design, presentation, and mechanics on a 4-point scale.

A structured planning guide for students to organize their notes, brochure content, and elevator pitch based on the island video.

A visual presentation for the 'Island Getaway' lesson, featuring a warm-up discussion, embedded video, activity instructions for the brochure project, and closure pitch guidelines.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Travel Agent' lesson, including a lesson timeline, materials list, key island facts from the video, and facilitation tips for ELA/Creative Writing instruction.

A set of three printable case files for student role-play. Each scenario provides a brief mystery with a mix of anecdotal and solid evidence for students to analyze and use in their arguments.

A comprehensive 4-point rubric for evaluating student persuasive writing, focusing on claim clarity, solid evidence usage, and the ability to reject anecdotal evidence. Includes peer review instructions.

A student activity sheet featuring the 'Cookie Caper' case file. Includes space for a warm-up, video notes, and a structured area for writing a persuasive closing argument using solid evidence.

A comprehensive slide deck for the 'Evidence Detectives' lesson, including an embedded YouTube video, pause points for discussion, and vocabulary definitions for anecdotal vs. solid evidence.

A teacher guide and answer key for the Counterclaim Combat lesson, providing instructional tips, sample responses, and discussion prompts. Updated with notes on informational/argumentative hybrids and rhetorical appeals (Logos, Ethos, Pathos).

A student worksheet designed to practice identifying and writing counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme. Includes identification exercises, guided rebuttal writing, and independent argument construction.

A set of interactive slides that introduce the concept of counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme, including visual metaphors, examples, and sentence starters. Added a slide on informational/argumentative overlap and rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos).

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A project planning guide and rubric for the 'Your Turn' project, where students craft their own persuasive speech or poster for a modern social issue.

A student analysis worksheet that guides learners through identifying Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in the 'Revolutionary Words' reading passages.

A collection of historical and modern primary source speech excerpts from Sojourner Truth, MLK Jr., and Malala Yousafzai, designed for rhetorical analysis.

A bold, high-impact slide deck introducing middle school students to the concepts of rhetoric (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) using examples from historical and modern change makers.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Voices of Change Makers' lesson, featuring an instructional script, differentiation strategies, and alignment with ELA/Social Studies standards for grades 6-8.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for Act 1 of 12 Angry Men, including pacing, lesson flow, evidence cheat sheets, and discussion prompts.

Activity cards for structured student debates on Act 1 evidence, featuring prosecution arguments and reasonable doubt challenges.

A student worksheet for tracking prosecution evidence and Juror 8's counter-arguments throughout Act 1.

A slide deck introducing the central conflict and evidence of Act 1, setting the stage for evidence-based debates.

A teacher answer key for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, providing solutions for the Rhetoric Radar worksheet and evaluation criteria for the Ad Agency Challenge activity.

An interactive activity for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, including a pitch preparation guide and 'Useless Object' challenge cards for students to practice rhetorical appeals.

A student worksheet for the 'Word Weapons' lesson, focusing on identifying rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) in various advertisement slogans and deconstructing a complex ad.

A teacher guide and answer key for the Counterclaim Combat lesson, providing instructional tips, sample responses, and discussion prompts. Updated with notes on informational/argumentative hybrids and rhetorical appeals (Logos, Ethos, Pathos).

A student worksheet designed to practice identifying and writing counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme. Includes identification exercises, guided rebuttal writing, and independent argument construction.

A set of interactive slides that introduce the concept of counterclaims and rebuttals using a 'combat' theme, including visual metaphors, examples, and sentence starters. Added a slide on informational/argumentative overlap and rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos).

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A project planning guide and rubric for the 'Your Turn' project, where students craft their own persuasive speech or poster for a modern social issue.

A student analysis worksheet that guides learners through identifying Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in the 'Revolutionary Words' reading passages.

A collection of historical and modern primary source speech excerpts from Sojourner Truth, MLK Jr., and Malala Yousafzai, designed for rhetorical analysis.

A bold, high-impact slide deck introducing middle school students to the concepts of rhetoric (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) using examples from historical and modern change makers.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Voices of Change Makers' lesson, featuring an instructional script, differentiation strategies, and alignment with ELA/Social Studies standards for grades 6-8.

A set of three printable case files for student role-play. Each scenario provides a brief mystery with a mix of anecdotal and solid evidence for students to analyze and use in their arguments.

A comprehensive 4-point rubric for evaluating student persuasive writing, focusing on claim clarity, solid evidence usage, and the ability to reject anecdotal evidence. Includes peer review instructions.

A student activity sheet featuring the 'Cookie Caper' case file. Includes space for a warm-up, video notes, and a structured area for writing a persuasive closing argument using solid evidence.

A comprehensive slide deck for the 'Evidence Detectives' lesson, including an embedded YouTube video, pause points for discussion, and vocabulary definitions for anecdotal vs. solid evidence.

A teacher guide containing the lesson overview, answer key for the worksheet, discussion facilitation notes for the Socratic Seminar, and differentiation strategies.

A set of 6 discussion cards designed for a Socratic Seminar, featuring high-level questions about expertise, verification, and the nature of skepticism based on the Khan Academy video.

A comprehensive slide deck for the Truth Detectives lesson, including the Warm-up prompt, video observation guide, explanation of the 3 Pillars of Argument, and Socratic Seminar discussion prompts.

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the 'Gauntlet of Logic' role-playing activity, including pacing, rules, and discussion prompts.

A structured argumentative essay outline worksheet themed as a 'Battle Plan' for students to map out their claims, evidence, counter-claims, and rebuttals.

A visual presentation for a middle school ELA lesson that uses a medieval 'gauntlet' theme to teach the components of an argumentative essay: claim, evidence, counter-claim, and rebuttal.

A comprehensive facilitator guide for the Persuasion Protocol lesson. Includes a pacing guide, learning objectives, instructional strategies for teaching argumentative structure, and exemplar student responses.

A structured worksheet where students follow four specific procedural directions to build a rigorous argument. It includes dedicated sections for claiming, evidencing, reasoning, and counter-striking with an architectural blueprint aesthetic.

A slide deck introducing the 'Persuasion Protocol', a structured method for building arguments by following specific procedural directions. It covers the core steps of claiming, evidencing, and reasoning with a professional architectural theme.

A set of role-play persona cards for students to act as skeptical city officials or concerned citizens, challenging Joseph Strauss's proposal with specific historical concerns.

A grading rubric for the Joseph Strauss speech activity, evaluating historical content, persuasion, persona, and public speaking skills.

A graphic organizer to help students structure their persuasive speech from the perspective of Joseph Strauss, featuring sections for a hook, counter-arguments, and a visionary conclusion.

A comprehensive slide deck for teaching the Golden Gate Bridge lesson, including warm-up questions, video context, opposition analysis, and pitch instructions.

A comprehensive student worksheet for the 'Trial of the Silencer' lesson, including space for the warm-up quote analysis, video viewing notes, Windows/Mirrors reflections, and the final exit ticket.

Official role dossiers for 'The Trial of the Silencer' debate, featuring detailed briefings for the Prosecution (Empathy Advocates), Defense (Real-World Realists), Silenced Witness, and Verdict Panel.

Discussion cards styled as confidential evidence files to help students brainstorm arguments for 'The Trial of the Silencer'. Includes prompts on empathy, escapism, identity, and cultural history.

Visual slide deck for 'The Trial of the Silencer' lesson, including the Silencer's philosophy, the concept of Windows and Mirrors, and the debate structure. Includes an embedded video of the Silencer's monologue.

A student worksheet for planning a 3-slide genre pitch, featuring drawing areas for slide layouts and designated sections for definitions, characteristics, examples, and script notes.

A comprehensive student worksheet for the 'Trial of the Silencer' lesson, including space for the warm-up quote analysis, video viewing notes, Windows/Mirrors reflections, and the final exit ticket.

Official role dossiers for 'The Trial of the Silencer' debate, featuring detailed briefings for the Prosecution (Empathy Advocates), Defense (Real-World Realists), Silenced Witness, and Verdict Panel.

Discussion cards styled as confidential evidence files to help students brainstorm arguments for 'The Trial of the Silencer'. Includes prompts on empathy, escapism, identity, and cultural history.

Visual slide deck for 'The Trial of the Silencer' lesson, including the Silencer's philosophy, the concept of Windows and Mirrors, and the debate structure. Includes an embedded video of the Silencer's monologue.

A set of printable prompt cards for the Clarity Quest lesson, featuring warm-up movie pitches, video discussion questions, and reflection prompts.

A worksheet for the Clarity Interview activity, providing structured space for students to interview each other, record narrative details, and identify clarity gaps in their story plans.

A visual presentation for the Clarity Quest lesson, featuring warm-up instructions, the "Clarity" video segment, activity steps, and reflection prompts.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Clarity Quest lesson, including learning objectives, a detailed timeline, and teaching tips for the main activity.

A specialized rubric for the 'Evidence Court' activity, evaluating students on their use of text evidence, schema, and their ability to distinguish inferences from guesses.

A reflection journal for students to process the difference between inferences and guesses, including prompts about real-world consequences and classroom roleplay.

A worksheet containing three 'case files' (short texts) for students to practice making inferences with text evidence and schema, designed for the 'Evidence Court' role-play activity.

A noir-themed slide deck for a 6th-grade lesson on making inferences, featuring the Khan Academy video, a detective-style warm-up, and rules for the 'Evidence Court' activity. All text is sized for maximum readability.

A teacher-facing lesson plan and facilitation guide for the Tag Question Detectives lesson, including timing, discussion prompts, and video pause points.

A set of four scenario cards (The Jar Heist, The Ink Incident, The Great Escape, and The Level-Up Theft) to provide context for the Detective Interview activity.

A student-facing worksheet designed like an interrogation file for practicing tag questions, direct address, and introductory commas in a role-play context.

A visual presentation for teaching tag questions, direct address, and introductory commas, featuring the Khan Academy video and a detective-themed interrogation activity.

A peer-evaluation form for students to use during the final "Press Conference" presentations. Focuses on the strength of textual evidence, logical inferences, and oral presentation skills.

Presentation guide for students to prepare their final case report findings. Includes a script template and tips for effective oral presentation.

The final assessment for the unit where students analyze a mystery narrative, identify evidence types, and synthesize their findings into a cohesive theory to solve the crime.

A comparative reading worksheet featuring two conflicting witness statements of a lunchroom fight. Students must identify red herrings, analyze narrator bias, and use physical evidence clues to determine the truth.

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A professional scoring rubric for slam poetry performances, evaluating writing/imagery, voice/pacing, presence/body language, and community participation.

A professional teacher guide providing step-by-step facilitation instructions, pacing suggestions, psychological safety tips, and discussion prompts for the slam poetry lesson.

A 5-slide visual presentation introducing slam poetry's origins, writing techniques, performance body language, and the "Snap Circle" feedback etiquette.

A comprehensive 3-page worksheet guiding students through the history check-in, brainstorming with prompts, drafting lyrics with imagery, performance notation, and peer feedback. Final revision ensures legible work areas in the feedback section.

A visually striking anchor chart detailing the core elements of slam poetry, including its history, purpose, performance techniques, and writing strategies.

A facilitator guide for teachers to manage the "Adventure Quest" project showcase, including a detailed timeline, material checklist, and tips for managing the guest rotation.

A presentation deck to guide the "Adventure Quest" project showcase, featuring tips for student storytellers and instructions for adult guest feedback.

A one-page adult guest reflection form for "Choose Your Own Adventure" project presentations, featuring sections for engagement, story structure, and presentation skills.

A scoring rubric for the Island Getaway project, evaluating content accuracy, persuasive writing, visual design, presentation, and mechanics on a 4-point scale.

A structured planning guide for students to organize their notes, brochure content, and elevator pitch based on the island video.

A visual presentation for the 'Island Getaway' lesson, featuring a warm-up discussion, embedded video, activity instructions for the brochure project, and closure pitch guidelines.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Travel Agent' lesson, including a lesson timeline, materials list, key island facts from the video, and facilitation tips for ELA/Creative Writing instruction.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Local Legends' lesson. Includes pacing, learning objectives, discussion prompts for the video segment, differentiation strategies, and extension ideas for digital urban legends.

A visual presentation for the lesson 'Local Legends and Urban Lore'. Features the Sewer Alligator video embed, an analysis of urban legend structure (the 3 Pillars), and prompts for the student activity and closure.

A set of three role-play scenarios designed to help students practice the storytelling techniques of urban legends. Focuses on the 'Friend of a Friend' phenomenon and varying tones like the 'Conspiracy Theorist' or the 'Social Media Influencer'.

A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance in a debate, covering argument structure, rhetorical appeals, refutation, and delivery.

A simplified set of 9 printable strategy cards for middle school students, using relatable language for rhetorical appeals (Trust, Feelings, Facts) and performance techniques.

A student-facing worksheet designed to help students structure their arguments using the CER model and prepare for potential counter-arguments.

An instructional slide deck covering the CER model, rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and strategies for effective rebuttals in a debate setting.

A simplified teacher-facing lesson plan tailored for middle school students, featuring active warm-ups and clear, age-appropriate instruction.

A teacher guide containing the lesson overview, answer key for the worksheet, discussion facilitation notes for the Socratic Seminar, and differentiation strategies.

A set of 6 discussion cards designed for a Socratic Seminar, featuring high-level questions about expertise, verification, and the nature of skepticism based on the Khan Academy video.