Syllogisms, deductive validity, and the principles of inductive probability for evaluating evidence-based claims. Targets common logical fallacies and the construction of sound, persuasive arguments.
A comprehensive teacher-facing answer key and rubric guide for the carousel cards, exit ticket, and choice board activities associated with 'The 4th R: Real Life'.
A half-page printable exit ticket for assessing student understanding of the author's point of view in 'The 4th R: Real Life', featuring a multiple-choice question and a short response area.
A 9-option differentiated choice board allowing students to select activities based on their learning style (Linguistic, Logical, Spatial, Social, Creative, Reflective) to analyze Jason Schnall's point of view.
A set of 8 printable, cut-out multiple-choice question cards for a carousel-style activity based on 'The 4th R: Real Life'. Each card includes two options and focuses on analyzing point of view and rhetorical strategy. Includes a teacher answer key.
A high-contrast, visually engaging presentation using Montserrat and Source Serif 4 fonts with a Navy and Amber theme. Features a reality check warm-up, multiple-choice vocabulary challenges, and a stylized choice board and rubric for analyzing 'The 4th R: Real Life'.
A comprehensive teacher guide for a 60-minute lesson on analyzing author's point of view, featuring time-stamped activities, instructional scripts, and a detailed lesson plan based on the text 'The 4th R: Real Life'.
A formative assessment covering Chapters 1-3 of 'American Born Chinese', featuring matching, a CER response, and a reflection on identity.
Printable station cards for the thematic gallery walk, featuring specific excerpts and prompts for identifying themes in 'American Born Chinese'.
A teacher-facing unit pacing guide for a 3.5-week study of 'American Born Chinese', detailing daily slide focus, learning goals, and classroom activities. Updated for layout and page flow.
Recreation of the Cultural Identity Project summative assessment, updated with a high-contrast iceberg diagram, expanded brainstorming blueprints, and fixed layout to prevent content cutoff.
Recreation of the Chapter 8 CER Image Analysis assessment, updated with specific panel descriptions and improved layout to ensure functional classroom use. Rebalanced for clear content flow across two pages.
Gallery walk recording sheet for identifying thematic topics and crafting thematic statements based on book excerpts and 'American Born Chinese'. Updated with improved spacing and layout.
Practice worksheet for introducing the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework using a single comic panel analysis. Updated for layout, visual clarity, and balanced page structure.
Expanded unit slides for 'American Born Chinese', now including model good and bad CER examples along with deconstructions of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning parts. Daily labels and contrast fixes applied.
An updated, high-impact review slide deck that recaps sports archetypes using the full criteria from the unit's Brainstorm Key. It defines Heroes, Villains, and the 'Swagger Paradox' with rapid-fire practice cases for Curry and Durant.
Differentiated Choice Board with 6 learner options focused on point of view, theme, and creative extension of 'They're Made out of Meat'. Includes a dedicated response sheet with ruled lines and a visual storyboard grid.
Comprehensive answer key for all lesson materials, including Bell Ringer MCQs, Word Splash vocabulary, Gallery Walk analysis prompts, Exit Ticket reflections, and a quantified Choice Board rubric (100 pts).
Double-sided cut-out exit tickets ('Departure Passes') designed for student reflection on how point of view influences theme and tone. Optimized for one-page printing.
Master student activity packet containing the Think-Pair-Share log and a structured Gallery Walk evidence sheet. Optimized for student work with ample response areas on a single page.
Four high-impact Gallery Walk posters designed for student rotation. Each station features a specific text excerpt and a guiding analysis question related to point of view, dramatic irony, and bias.
A comprehensive answer key for all mentor texts, revision/editing exercises, and the cumulative test in the Shadows and Superstition remediation packet. Revised to fit on a single page. Adjusted spacing and naming for consistency.
A grayscale version of the cumulative test, featuring the cold-read passage and assessment questions with all color removed. Fixed word spacing in headers and increased writing lines. Standardized distractor order.
A grayscale version of the revision and editing practice passages, with the yellow highlight updated to gray. Consolidated layout to group Revision questions on Page 1 and Editing questions on Page 2. Fixed word spacing issues. Removed excessive whitespace and min-height constraints.
A grayscale version of the argumentative analysis document, with colors updated to slate shades and text references adjusted to reflect gray highlights. Consolidated layout to 2 pages and fixed work area line spacing. Fixed radio button alignment and constructed response container.
A grayscale version of the non-fiction analysis document, with colors updated to slate shades and text references adjusted to reflect gray highlights. Fixed invisible legend labels. Corrected work area rule thickness.
A grayscale version of the fiction analysis document, with colors updated to slate shades and text references adjusted to reflect gray highlights. Corrected prompt colors and consolidated layout to 2 pages. Fixed word spacing in sidebars.
A grayscale version of the poem analysis document, with colors updated to slate shades and text references adjusted to reflect gray highlights. Revised to fit entire poem and sidebars on a single page. Margin callouts precisely aligned.
A grayscale version of the student progress checklist for the remediation packet, featuring a structured list of all required texts and activities.
A step-by-step technical guide for students on how to record their investigative podcasts using simple web-based or mobile tools. Includes production tips for audio quality and atmosphere.
A teacher answer key for the Moral Compass worksheet, providing a completed model of the Pete Rose case study and discussion questions regarding the 'line' between hero and villain in sports.
A comprehensive pacing guide for the 4-week 'Game Changers' unit, detailing the instructional focus, activities, and required materials for each week. Specifically optimized for a 3x45m + 1x90m weekly schedule.
A model answer key and exemplar for the summative podcast project. It provides a completed Research Dossier and script snippets for Lance Armstrong to show students the expected depth of research and evidence integration.
A slide deck that explores the ethics of sports scandals, the 'line' between hero and villain, and the impact of off-field behavior on an athlete's professional legacy. Transitions into the new, research-heavy podcast project.
A student-facing ethical analysis worksheet focusing on sports scandals and defining the 'line' between hero and villain. Includes film analysis and independent case study sections.
A teacher answer key for 'The U' case study worksheet, providing specific examples of hero/villain evidence from the documentary and guidance on analyzing media framing.
A teacher key for the Archetype Draft Brainstorming worksheet, providing model traits and explanations for heroes, villains, and the 'grey area' of sports personas.
A case study worksheet for the ESPN 30 for 30 'The U', guiding students to analyze the 'Villain' vs. 'Hero' narrative of the University of Miami football team and the role of media framing.
A collaborative brainstorming worksheet where student teams define the traits of sports heroes and villains before comparing them to the official unit archetypes.
An answer key for the Interview Intel guide, featuring a case study of Lance Armstrong to demonstrate how to layer questions and analyze verbal/physical cues during an investigative interview.
A comprehensive 5-day unit plan for teachers, detailing hooks, activities, and closing strategies for an introductory speech and debate unit.
A comparison guide and cheat sheet for students detailing the differences between Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum debate formats.
A research guide and worksheet for students, focusing on evidence evaluation (CRAAP test) and research strategies for debate.
A student worksheet exploring logical reasoning, syllogisms, and common logical fallacies used in speech and debate.
A student worksheet focusing on the Claim-Warrant-Data model of argumentation, including deconstruction and creation exercises.
A professional rubric for evaluating speech and debate presentations, focusing on non-verbal communication, logic, and impact.
A visually engaging slide deck teaching the fundamentals of stage presence, including body language, eye contact, and vocal variety.
A combined student worksheet and glossary for the first day of a Speech and Debate unit, focusing on presentation skills and foundational terminology.
A discussion and debate guide that provides students with rules for logical engagement, sentence stems for respectful disagreement, and challenging debate prompts to test their reasoning skills.
A set of scenario cards for a classroom activity where students identify and categorize logical fallacies in real-world contexts and practice 'repairing' them.
A structured worksheet for practicing syllogism construction and identifying logical fallacies, designed to test student understanding of argument anatomy and flawed reasoning.
A high-impact slide deck for 9th-grade students introducing argument structure (syllogisms) and logical fallacies using an architectural blueprint theme.
A detailed lesson plan for teaching 9th-grade students the foundations of logical reasoning, syllogisms, and common fallacies using a structural 'architect' metaphor.
Engaging debate topic cards for students to use in constructing deductive and inductive arguments.
A structured writing worksheet for students to draft arguments using both deductive and inductive reasoning, including a peer review section for evaluation.
An instructional slide deck for teaching deductive and inductive reasoning, featuring video integration, clear definitions, and practice scenarios.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for the Logic Power lesson, including a detailed timeline, key vocabulary, video pause points, and discussion prompts.
A summative assessment material for the Gauntlet Challenge, featuring chained inferences, a logic grid puzzle, and a systems design section for original student-created logic traps.
A presentation slide deck for the summative assessment, covering chained analogies, deductive chains, and final mission directives.
A teacher guide for the summative assessment lesson, featuring "Escape Room" logic puzzles and LSAT-style game structures.
