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 guide for the Sherlock Holmes unit, featuring lesson objectives, key vocabulary, a worked exemplar for "The Red-Headed League," and high-level discussion prompts.
A visually striking slide deck for 12th-grade students introducing the core concepts of observation, inference, and deduction within the context of Sherlock Holmes.
A sophisticated graphic organizer for 12th-grade students to analyze Sherlock Holmes stories, focusing on the progression from observation to inference and finally to deduction.
A student-facing transcript of the video "The Scientific Method," highlighted for key sections on Aristotle and Descartes to aid in evidence-based writing and note-taking.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Logic Lab lesson, including a lesson plan overview, pacing guide, answer key for the worksheet, and discussion facilitation tips.
A visual presentation deck for the Logic Lab lesson, including video embeds, key philosopher definitions, and discussion prompts for inductive vs. deductive reasoning.
A student worksheet for the Logic and Legacy Reasoning lesson, including note-taking sections for Aristotle and Descartes, a categorization activity for inductive and deductive reasoning, and a critical thinking reflection.
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 professional evaluation rubric for the capstone defense simulation, assessing strategic mapping, rhetorical agility, structural integrity, and dialectical synthesis.
A student preparation sheet for the capstone defense simulation, focusing on mapping pillars, auditing structural integrity, and planning tactical pivots. Updated with light backgrounds for handwriting legibility.
Slides for Lesson 5, the capstone simulation, detailing the 'Board Room' scenario, evaluation pillars, and final preparation steps. Updated with minimum font sizes.
A technical worksheet for auditing an argument's structural connections using the Toulmin model, updated with light backgrounds for handwriting legibility.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 4, focusing on auditing argument structures using the Toulmin model and deconstructing legal opinions.
Slides for Lesson 4 detailing the components of the Toulmin model (Claim, Data, Warrant, Backing, Qualifier, Rebuttal) and their strategic deployment in high-level defense. Updated with minimum font sizes.
A one-page reference sheet of strategic transition phrases ('hinge phrases') for shifting between reasoning types during high-pressure Q&A.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 3 focusing on the 'Reasoning Bell' improvisation game and strategies for managing high-pressure Q&A simulations.
Slides for Lesson 3 focusing on rhetorical agility, the momentum of shifting frameworks, and the 'Reasoning Bell' improvisation game. Updated with minimum font sizes.
A comprehensive answer key and teacher guide for the interactive Act III 'Deliberation Dossier' worksheet. It provides specific plot points, vote tallies, and character analysis keys.
An interactive Act III summary worksheet that prioritizes visual expression. Students are tasked with drawing the knife reenactment, the eyeglass marks on the nose, the shredded photograph of Juror 3's son, and a final snapshot of the play's resolution.
A comprehensive answer key and teacher guide for the Act III 'Deliberation Dossier' worksheet. It provides specific plot points, character analysis for Juror 3, and instructional notes on the theme of 'reasonable doubt'.
A specialized Act III summary worksheet for '12 Angry Men', themed as a legal dossier. It includes sections for tracking vote shifts, analyzing evidence re-examinations, and exploring the character arc of Juror 3.
An answer key for the Maycomb Case Quiz, providing correct answers, rationales, and grading criteria for the short answer section.
A comprehensive review quiz for high school students covering the trial of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 16-20, designed to assess comprehension of testimony and evidence.
A multi-page briefing handout focused exclusively on the trial of Tom Robinson in Chapters 16-20 of To Kill a Mockingbird, including courtroom participants, testimony summaries, and key evidence.
Updated professional handout for parents with the correct teacher email, semester focus, and assessment frequency details.
Updated Open House slides with revised staff titles, assessment frequency, contact information, and a second-semester closing message.
An answer key for teachers to use with the 'Narrative Power' worksheet, providing specific timestamps and analysis for Sangu Delle's rhetorical strategies, emotional arc, and speech structure.
A student worksheet for the 'Power of Personal Narrative' lesson, including sections for a quick write, tracking Sangu Delle's emotional arc, deconstructing speech structure, and drafting an original persuasive outline.
A visual presentation deck for the lesson 'The Power of Personal Narrative', including embedded video, vocabulary slides, rhetorical analysis guides, and student activity prompts.
A comprehensive teacher lesson plan for a high school ELA session on rhetorical analysis, featuring instructional procedures, key quotes, vocabulary, and specific teaching moments from Sangu Delle's TED Talk.
A formal assessment rubric for the Stoic Sketchbook project. Evaluates students on metaphor strength, philosophical logic, storyboard flow, and visual impact using a 4-point scale.
A 3-panel storyboard template for the Metaphor Makers activity. Includes sections for selecting a virtue, defining a visual metaphor, drawing animation panels, and writing a philosophical reflection.
A viewing guide for students to use while watching the Marcus Aurelius video. It includes a warm-up reflection and a table to identify and analyze three visual metaphors used in the animation.
A presentation designed for 8th-10th grade ELA instruction, featuring a warm-up, video embed, analysis of Stoic visual metaphors, and instructions for the Metaphor Makers storyboard activity.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Stoic Sketchbook lesson, including a timeline, materials checklist, discussion prompts for key video moments, and a breakdown of the visual metaphors used in the instruction.
Answer key and teacher guide for 'The Final Brief: Argument' practice test, featuring scoring rubrics and exemplary response outlines for middle school argumentative writing.
An argumentative writing practice test for grades 6-8, featuring a persuasive text about cursive writing, multiple-choice questions on structure/counterclaim, and a writing prompt.
A middle school ELA worksheet focused on argumentative writing, helping students distinguish between strong and weak evidence and practice writing logical reasoning.
Answer key and scoring guide for 'The Test Lab: Main Idea & Structure' practice test, including exemplary responses and scoring rubrics.
A short practice test for grades 6-8 featuring an informational text about electric vehicles, 3 multiple-choice questions, and a text-based short response question.
A targeted ELA worksheet for grades 6-8 focusing on identifying the main idea and extracting supporting evidence from a scientific informational text about forest fungal networks.
Graphic organizers for Compare & Contrast and Cause & Effect text structures, designed for middle school students to map out relationships between ideas.
A set of 6 foundational ELA vocabulary flashcards designed for NYS test prep, featuring terms like Main Idea, Supporting Detail, and Counterclaim with definitions and 'clues'.
A practice exercise where students rewrite sweeping absolute statements into nuanced, defensible arguments using qualifiers and modifiers.
A worksheet for students to analyze specific quotes from Act II of Twelve Angry Men, focusing on Juror 8's use of qualifying language and rhetorical strategy.
A visually engaging slide deck that introduces the concepts of qualifiers and modifiers, using examples from Twelve Angry Men to illustrate how nuance strengthens arguments.
A detailed lesson plan for an 11th-grade English lesson on qualifying claims in Act II of Twelve Angry Men, including a minute-by-minute breakdown and teaching tips.
A comprehensive teacher resource containing learning objectives, common misconceptions, a slide-by-slide facilitation script, and a detailed answer key for the Wildlife Evidence Worksheet.
A detective-themed reading comprehension worksheet where students analyze three animal "case files" to make inferences and draw a final conclusion about animal adaptations. It includes specific text evidence prompts and structured spaces for combining evidence with personal schema.
A vibrant and engaging slide deck designed for 5th-grade students to master the skill of making inferences and drawing conclusions using animal-themed examples. It features clear visual equations, interactive practice slides, and a "detective" theme to make learning fun and structured. Revised to ensure all text is at least 24px for readability.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for Act 1 of 12 Angry Men, including pacing, lesson flow, evidence cheat sheets, and discussion prompts.
