Systematic research, evidence evaluation, and logical reasoning skills for formal discourse. Equips speakers to organize persuasive arguments, identify fallacies, and execute strategic impact calculus during competitive engagement.
Day 13 Strong Opinion worksheet updated with five smaller blank primary writing lines. All traceable text and labels have been removed from the lines. Reduced drawing heights.
Day 12 Super Bridge worksheet updated with the title 'Super Opinions' and five smaller blank 3-line writing guides. Removed all traceable text and connectors from the writing area. Reduced drawing heights.
Final written post-assessment for Day 15 updated with five smaller blank primary writing guides and a compact rubric. Strictly black and white for photocopying. Drawing boxes reduced slightly to fit the extra writing line.
Day 11 school opinion worksheet updated with the title 'School Opinion' and five smaller blank primary writing lines. Strictly black and white for clear copying. All traceable text has been removed.
Day 10 book opinion worksheet updated with five smaller blank primary writing lines and reduced drawing heights. Strictly black and white for clear photocopying. Removed all traceable text.
Day 9 Weather Opinion worksheet updated with five smaller blank primary writing lines and reduced drawing heights. Strictly black and white for clear photocopying. Removed all traceable text.
Day 5 color opinion worksheet updated with five smaller blank primary writing lines and reduced drawing heights. Strictly black and white for easy photocopying. All traceable text removed.
Day 4 Animal Opinion worksheet updated with five smaller blank primary writing lines and reduced drawing box heights. All traceable text removed. Optimized for independent sentence writing.
Updated Day 3 practice worksheet with five completely blank 3-line primary writing guides and reduced drawing box heights. Removed all traceable text and connector words to encourage independent writing.
Updated Day 1 Pre-Assessment (Color). Removed all 'I like' text and redundant labels from writing area. Features four blank primary writing guides and a clean layout.
Updated Day 1 Pre-Assessment (B&W) with five blank 3-line writing guides and reduced box sizes for maximum practice space. Removed all 'I like' text and traceable elements.
Day 1 color Pre-Assessment worksheet updated with matching certificate-style layout and four blank 3-line primary writing guides. Rubric and "Future Bridge Builder" text removed.
Day 8 Midpoint Check worksheet updated with five smaller blank 3-line writing guides and reduced drawing heights. All traceable text and connectors have been removed to evaluate independent sentence construction.
Day 7 playtime opinion worksheet updated with four smaller blank writing lines. All traceable text and connectors have been removed from the writing area. Optimized for black and white photocopying.
Day 6 Food Opinion worksheet updated with the title 'Food Opinion' and five smaller blank primary writing lines. All traceable text and connectors have been removed from the writing area to focus on student construction. Designs are optimized for black and white photocopying.
Day 1 color Pre-Assessment worksheet updated with four 3-line primary writing guides. Mirrored from the post-assessment layout to provide consistency. Drawing boxes reduced slightly.
Day 15 color version of the Post Assessment updated with the title 'Opinion Writing Rubric' at the bottom and four 3-line primary writing guides. "Master Bridge Builder" text removed.
Updated Day 1 Pre-Assessment with four 3-line primary writing guides and slightly smaller drawing boxes to maximize writing practice space. Strictly black and white for photocopying.
Day 8 Midpoint Check worksheet updated with four smaller blank 3-line writing guides and reduced drawing heights. All traceable text and connectors have been removed to evaluate independent sentence construction.
Day 13 Partner Interview worksheet updated with four smaller blank primary writing lines. All traceable text and labels have been removed from the lines. Reduced drawing heights.
A teacher resource providing the answer key for multiple-choice questions, a sample short constructed response exemplar, scoring criteria, and instructional facilitation tips for the paired passage lesson.
A visual presentation for English 1 EOC preparation, guiding students through the analysis of paired texts, a Think-Pair-Share activity, and strategies for writing a short constructed response.
A student reading packet for English 1 EOC preparation featuring a poem and an informational text about ecosystems. It includes multiple-choice questions and a short constructed response prompt with a lined writing area.
An open-ended version of the Gothic Gazing worksheet for advanced TELPAS students, featuring the same sensory bank, reading passages, and the new "Secret Cape" craft.
A detailed lesson plan for teachers, providing a 45-minute timeline, alignment with TELPAS standards, answer keys for the student worksheet, and specific scaffolding strategies for the "Secret Cape" craft.
A comprehensive student handout for TELPAS students featuring a bilingual sensory word bank, two differentiated reading passages (Britannica School and Bram Stoker), comprehension questions, and step-by-step instructions for the "Secret Cape" craft.
A vibrant, high-contrast slide deck designed for 9th-10th grade ELLs, featuring historical context for World Dracula Day, a video comparison, speaking prompts, and the new "Secret Cape" craft guide.
Video analysis worksheet for the "May the Force be with you" YouTube clip. Includes sections for sight/sound observation, quote analysis with sentence stems, and emotional reflection.
Teacher facilitation guide for the Galactic Tales lesson. Includes lesson objectives, a 45-minute timing breakdown, the listening activity script, and TELPAS-aligned scaffolding strategies for different proficiency levels.
Simple, visually-guided craft instructions for creating a paper cylinder character puppet using common school supplies. Includes speaking tips and sentence stems for the introductory presentation.
Character creation worksheet for students. Includes sections for character basics, sensory word selection, a guided writing section with sentence stems, and a space for a visual sketch. Revised to fit on a single page for easier distribution.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) sensory word bank reference sheet for students. Includes vocabulary for sight, smell, hearing, taste, and emotion with corresponding icons and translations.
Updated slide deck for the Galactic Tales lesson. Now includes the "May the Force be with you" YouTube clip and a slide for visual analysis. High visibility with minimum 24px font sizes.
A scaffolded writing and speaking worksheet for ESOL students. It features sentence stems for drafting a battle cry, an oral presentation framework, and a reflection on the value of research, specifically designed to support emergent bilinguals in meeting TELPAS and TEKS criteria.
A step-by-step craft guide for students to create an 'Echo Banner' using paper, markers, scissors, and tape. This tactile activity reinforces the lesson's themes of making oneself heard and using sensory imagery.
A simplified version of the Battle Field Notes reading worksheet with a Lexile level of approximately 300L. Designed for ESOL students needing high-accessibility text, it covers the same core themes and essential questions as the standard version with simpler vocabulary and sentence structures.
Updated facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the 'Battle Cry Echoes' lesson, now including pacing for the Echo Banner craft activity and differentiation strategies for the 300L worksheet.
A combined sensory word bank (English/Spanish) and activity journal for ESOL students. Includes writing prompts for drafting and revising, and a speaking framework for partner presentations based on the Battle of Puebla.
A comprehensive reading analysis worksheet featuring informational, argumentative, and poetic texts about the Battle of Puebla. Includes targeted questions on characterization, author's purpose, and sensory imagery to meet TEKS 6(A), 7(B), 7(D), 7(E), and 8(A).
Updated slide deck for the 'Battle Cry Echoes' lesson, now including five essential questions. It explores the Battle of Puebla, author's purpose (EQ3), and research skills (EQ4, EQ5), with a split presentation for readability and impact.
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.
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 facilitation guide for teachers featuring lesson timing, timestamp anchors for the video analysis, a Hero's Journey answer key, and specific discussion prompts for deepening student understanding of rhetorical appeals.
A comprehensive rubric for evaluating persuasive narrative speeches, based on the narrative arc (Hero's Journey), rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), delivery, and the effectiveness of the opening hook and closing call to action.
A dual-purpose graphic organizer for students to first track the 'Hero's Journey' narrative arc in Caroline Allen's speech, and then outline their own 2-minute personal value narrative using the 'Status Quo, Crisis, Revelation' framework.
Instructional slides for analyzing Caroline Allen's 'Choosing Optimism' TEDx talk. Includes embedded video links, body language analysis prompts, breakdown of rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), and a guided drafting structure for student personal narratives.
A facilitation and evaluation tool for teachers, featuring a grading rubric, debrief questions, and rhetorical sentence starters for 'The Great Debate Challenge'.
An active listening tool for students to track arguments, refutations, and the 'clash' between opposing sides during a live debate.
A structured preparation worksheet for student teams to build their case using the ARE model, anticipate counterarguments, and draft their closing statements.
An instructional slide deck for 'The Great Debate Challenge', guiding students through the ARE model of argumentation, rebuttal techniques, and logical fallacies.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for 'The Great Debate Challenge', featuring a 90-minute instructional sequence, standard alignments, topic ideas, and facilitation tips for 9th-grade classrooms.
A set of high-interest debate topic cards focused on school-relevant and current event issues, designed for quick-start classroom activities.
A professional assessment tool for teachers to evaluate student performance in debates, focusing on rhetorical appeals, evidence usage, and respectful discourse.
A structured graphic organizer for students to build their arguments using CER and rhetorical appeals, including a section for rebuttal planning and live note-taking.
An energetic slide deck introducing rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos), the CER framework, and the rules for the structured debate challenge.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating structured debates, including pacing, pedagogical foundations (Logos, Ethos, Pathos), and grading rubrics.
An answer key for the 'Claim Rewriting Exercise', providing exemplar qualified claims and explaining the rhetorical strategy behind effective modifiers.
An answer key for the 'Analyzing Juror 8 Arguments' worksheet, providing suggested responses and analysis of the rhetorical effects of Juror 8's qualified claims.
A practice activity where students transform absolute claims about '12 Angry Men' into qualified, defensible arguments using modifiers and precision language.
A textual analysis worksheet for students to identify and analyze how Juror 8 uses qualifiers like 'possible' and 'conceivable' to build reasonable doubt in Act II of '12 Angry Men'.
A slide deck for teaching the concept of qualifying claims, using Juror 8's arguments from '12 Angry Men' as a primary example of how to move from absolute to nuanced statements.
A comprehensive teacher guide for a 30-minute lesson on qualifying claims, featuring instructional steps, differentiation strategies, and discussion prompts centered on '12 Angry Men'.
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 structured worksheet for students to record their journal responses, video notes comparing the Moon Goblin myth and the Moon Landing evidence, and a final paragraph drafting space for a misconception refutation.
A structured worksheet for graduate students to map research impacts, align with UN SDGs, and draft a broader impacts narrative.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating Lesson 5, focusing on impact assessment, UN SDG alignment, and persuasive broader impact writing.
A slide deck for graduate students explaining how to articulate the societal, educational, and economic impacts of their research for grant proposals.
A structured worksheet for graduate students to practice removing jargon and building analogies for their research proposals.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating Lesson 4, focusing on jargon removal, analogy building, and effective research communication strategies.
A slide deck focusing on techniques for translating complex research into accessible language for multi-disciplinary grant review panels.
A structured worksheet for graduate students to estimate research costs, calculate indirect expenses, and draft a persuasive budget justification narrative.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating Lesson 3, focusing on grant budgeting, indirect costs, and persuasive budget justification techniques.
A slide deck covering the fundamentals of grant budgeting, including direct/indirect costs and writing persuasive budget justifications.
A structured worksheet for graduate students to map research methodology risks and draft contingency plans for their proposals.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating Lesson 2, focusing on research methodology defense and risk assessment workshops.
A slide deck for graduate students focusing on research methodology, timeline planning, and risk mitigation strategies in grant proposals.
A structured worksheet for graduate students to draft their research problem statement by identifying the status quo, the gap, and the significance.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the first lesson on defining research gaps, including sample abstract analysis and discussion prompts.
A visual presentation for graduate students on defining research gaps and crafting problem statements for grant proposals.
A facilitation guide for the final workshop lesson, including pod-based grouping strategies and pacing for the live speaking simulation.
A peer review rubric designed for the Final Focus workshop, allowing students to judge and provide feedback on their classmates' performances.
A slide deck for the culminating workshop, detailing the Final Focus drill mechanics, live performance expectations, and peer critique protocols.
A translation activity sheet where students convert basic arguments into sophisticated rhetorical statements using advanced debate terminology.
A slide deck introducing advanced comparative vocabulary for debate, focusing on terms like 'prerequisite,' 'short-circuit,' and 'internal link.'
A facilitation guide for teachers leading the Vows and Voices Socratic seminar, including tiered discussion questions, key vocabulary, and strategies for managing student dialogue.
A student preparation worksheet for a Socratic seminar on Emilia's Lament, featuring critical thinking questions about agency, morality, and social duty in arranged marriages. Revised to ensure student work areas are legible and empty.
Introductory slides for a Socratic Seminar on Emilia's Lament, featuring discussion rules, a warm-up prompt, and key thematic lenses for analyzing arranged marriage and agency.
An exit ticket for the lesson 'Breaking the White Gaze', prompting students to synthesize their understanding of Toni Morrison's impact on literature and beauty standards.
A visual presentation for a High School ELA/Sociology lesson analyzing Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye' and the concept of 'The White Gaze'. Includes embedded video, warm-up prompts, and Socratic Seminar anchors.
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.
Document ressource et atelier pratique sur la médiation numérique au CDI, proposant des outils et des stratégies de création de contenu simples et efficaces sans pression de performance. Design modernisé avec intégration du segment 8-12 ans.
Fiche d'activité mise à jour avec une section d'étude de cas comparative pour analyser trois styles de vidéos BookTok (esthétique, émotionnelle, tropes) et l'inclusion du segment 8-12 ans.
Matrice de conception innovante basée sur le design d'expérience (UX) pour aider les documentalistes à sortir des sentiers battus. Inclut une deuxième page d'exemples concrets et une explication pédagogique sur les leviers d'engagement pour le segment Lycée.
Support visuel pour la deuxième journée de formation, focalisé sur l'aménagement du CDI, la médiation numérique et les ateliers d'animation lecture. Mis à jour avec des textes agrandis (min 24px) et l'inclusion du segment 8-12 ans.
Fiche d'activité pratique mise à jour pour inclure le segment 8-12 ans (MG) dans l'analyse de public. Le design a été modernisé avec des sections mieux structurées pour l'analyse visuelle et le dilemme d'acquisition.
Support visuel mis à jour incluant désormais le segment éditorial 8-12 ans (Middle Grade/Pré-ados) aux côtés du Young Adult, New Adult et Crossover. Toutes les tailles de texte ont été augmentées pour une lisibilité optimale en présentation (minimum 24px).
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 reflection journal handout designed for the final phase of the lesson, prompt students to reflect on the difficulty of alternative perspectives and the connection between counterargument and empathy.
A student activity sheet featuring three specific role-play scenarios from Twelve Angry Men, with space for students to practice crafting counterarguments and rebuttals based on text evidence.
A 7-slide presentation guiding students through the definitions of counterargument and rebuttal, their application in Twelve Angry Men, and the "Juror Showdown" role-play activity.
A comprehensive lesson plan for teachers, detailing the 30-minute instructional arc, key concepts, and differentiation strategies for teaching counterarguments through Twelve Angry Men.
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.
Updated Teacher Guide with Stop 3 ending exactly at 4:57 and Stop 4 starting at 4:57. Timeline and teacher prompts fully synchronized with the 15-minute lesson flow.
Updated slides with Stop 3 ending exactly at 4:57 as requested. Stop 4 now starts at 4:57 to cover the final tragic descent. Timestamps and iframe parameters fully synchronized.
A professional scoring rubric for the Debate Duel, assessing students on logic (CER), delivery, rebuttal quality, and professionalism.
A structured worksheet for students to plan their debate arguments using the C.E.R. framework, including space for evidence, reasoning, and counter-argument preparation.
A high-energy slide deck for teaching the C.E.R. framework and the rules of a structured classroom debate.
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.
Updated Unit 1 Annotated Guide with an Americana color scheme.
Updated Unit 1 Exemplar ECR with an Americana color scheme.
Updated Unit 1 Blueprint with an Americana color scheme.
Updated Unit 2 Annotated Guide with an Americana color scheme.
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 teacher guide for the 'Pick a Side' lesson, detailing a movement-based hook, modeling strategies, and a classroom debate protocol to reinforce opinion writing skills.
