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.
An analysis guide for the 'Four Days in October' documentary, optimized for digital use with large typing boxes instead of lines.
A scaffolded annotated bibliography worksheet for Lesson 2, where students record 4 sources with full MLA citations and three-part annotations (summary, assessment, reflection).
Slide deck for Lesson 4 focusing on drafting the conclusion, connecting to literary narratives, and preparing for final submission. Includes final assembly instructions and rubric audit drills.
Slide deck for Lesson 3 focusing on drafting the two societal impact paragraphs, analyzing resistance vs. progress, and using evidence to prove change. Includes peer review prep and deep analysis drills.
Expanded slide deck for Lesson 2 focusing on drafting the key summary paragraph, integrating source evidence, and analyzing the model's BP1. Includes BP1 modeling and deep MLA citation drills.
Expanded slide deck for Lesson 1 that introduces the paragraph-by-paragraph building process, defines significance through the "Ripple Effect," analyzes the 2004 ALCS case study, and guides brainstorming.
A scaffolded drafting worksheet for Lesson 4 that guides students through analyzing the model's conclusion and drafting their own legacy-focused closing paragraph.
A scaffolded drafting worksheet for Lesson 2 that guides students through analyzing the model's historical context paragraph and drafting their own BP1.
A brainstorming worksheet for Lesson 1, optimized for digital use with clear typing areas instead of lines.
An annotated exemplar research paper focusing on Jackie Robinson's 1947 debut, updated to demonstrate the 5-paragraph structure, definition-based thesis, MLA in-text citations, and a full Works Cited page.
The final summative rubric for the sports history research paper, updated to provide separate, equal scoring for all three body paragraphs (15 points each), ensuring alignment with the unit's scaffolded writing process.
A peer review worksheet focused on evaluating thesis strength, historical evidence, and MLA formatting consistency, updated for print use with ample writing space and evidence prompts.
A quick-reference sheet for students covering MLA 9 paper formatting, Works Cited formulas for online sources, and in-text citation examples.
A research organization tool where students record and evaluate their online sources, optimized for digital typing.
A professional, academic rubric for a fieldwork reflection writing assignment. It includes criteria for research inquiry, evidence coding, collaborative synthesis, and writing style, all aligned to CCSS Grade 11-12 standards. Polished for high contrast and 1-page layout.
A teacher's answer key and grading rubric for the Causal Connections Worksheet, including exemplar responses and scoring criteria.
A 12th-grade English worksheet for practicing cause and effect analysis, including immediate/remote cause differentiation, logical fallacy identification, and causal chain paragraph writing.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Logic Links lesson, including pacing, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for 12th-grade English.
A visually striking 9-slide presentation for a 12th-grade English lecture on cause and effect, featuring architectural design elements, logical fallacy analysis, and structural mapping models.
A student worksheet for Act 1, Scene 4 focusing on Romeo's premonition and the theme of fate. Analyzes his "fearful dream" and the decision to enter the party.
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.
A student worksheet for identifying and analyzing logical fallacies in real-world analogies, featuring "Forensic Report" cases and logic breach checklists.
A presentation slide deck on detecting logical fallacies, covering spurious correlation and false equivalence with visual scale and bridge metaphors.
A teacher guide for detecting logical fallacies in analogies, focusing on spurious correlations, false equivalence, and media literacy.
A student project sheet for designing a logic algorithm and flowchart to solve complex analogies, featuring pseudo-code sections and diagramming space.
A presentation slide deck on algorithmic thinking with analogies, introducing the use of "IF/THEN" scripts and flowcharts to solve for unknown terms.
A teacher guide for integrating algorithmic thinking with vocabulary, featuring a "Human Computer" activity and instructions for writing logic scripts.
A student activity sheet for diagramming spatial and temporal analogies using vectors, timelines, and gradients to visualize logical relationships.
A presentation slide deck on spatial and temporal analogies, using visual vectors and timelines to explain relationships like elevation, sequence, and duration.
A teacher's facilitation guide for teaching spatial and temporal analogies, featuring a kinesthetic "Analogy Maze" hook and vector mapping strategies.
A student worksheet for practicing symbolic logic notation with verbal analogies, focusing on solving for missing terms and identifying logical fallacies in structure.
A presentation slide deck introducing symbolic logic notation and the structural rules of analogies, including valid vs. broken logic examples.
A teacher's facilitation guide for introducing symbolic logic notation and verbal analogies, including a hook activity and key discussion prompts.
A comprehensive rubric for the summative "Logical Defense" assessment, focusing on structural validity, premise fortification, and responsive reasoning.
Instructional slides for the peer review session, guiding students to focus on logical validity rather than rhetorical style or grammar.
A facilitation guide for the final debrief of the sequence. It provides discussion prompts for the peer review session and reflections on how formal logic transforms argumentative writing from subjective to undeniable.
A peer review worksheet designed as a 'Validity Trial'. Students act as judges to audit the logical structures of their classmates' essays, mapping out premises and checking for logical gaps or fallacies.
A specialized rubric for teachers to grade the 'Master Proof' essay. It focuses exclusively on logical validity and the successful application of the four formal argument structures taught in the sequence.
A multi-page holistic rubric for school-wide collaborative debates, focusing heavily on academic argument quality, empirical validation, constructive civil dialogue, responsive rebuttals, and public delivery. Includes scoring charts, student instructions, and feedback guides.
A complete teacher answer key for the 'Intro to Rhetoric' student handout based on Janet Boyd's "Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking)". It features annotated text segments, exemplar creative writing responses for the detective, coroner, and eulogy tasks, and comprehensive answers for the Entry Prompt and Exit Ticket.
A complete teacher answer key for the Just Mercy Lesson 2 student packet. It includes exemplar responses for the Chapter 1 Reading Check, detailed annotation notes for Chapter 2 ('Stand'), and a full exemplar paragraph for the Exit Ticket prompt focused on individual agency and hope.
A comprehensive answer key for the Just Mercy student packet, containing exemplar responses for the Do Now, annotation notes (Introduction and Chapter 1), reflection stamps, and exit ticket. Responses are highlighted in blue to differentiate from the student prompt text.
A teacher's guide for modeling annotation and critical thinking during the "Viral Influence" lesson. Includes think-aloud scripts for all reading sections (Paras 1-9) and strategies for overcoming student resistance.
A student-facing reading handout featuring a case study on TikTok's influence. Includes a dedicated annotation margin and a key for marking text evidence related to algorithms, social proof, and consumer behavior. Optimized for single-page printing.
An expanded 33-slide presentation covering annotation tasks and discussion prompts for two texts: TikTok and Instagram. Includes specific purposes, annotation directives, and dedicated discussion sections for both platforms with 2-minute timers, pair-share prompts, and text evidence requirements.
A visual slide deck designed for reviewing student answers from the Spin Spotters Worksheet. It provides clear, comparative breakdowns of the two LeBron James articles, defining tone and loaded language while exploring fact selection. Now includes a final 3-minute challenge slide to synthesize learning.
A detailed teacher answer key for the 'White Plague Guide Worksheet', providing model responses and pedagogical insights for John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis'.
A comprehensive printable study guide for 'Everything is Tuberculosis' by John Green, featuring chapter-based analysis questions and a literary device matching activity designed for high school sophomores.
A detailed assessment rubric for a sports podcast project. It evaluates students based on their hero/villain definitions, research depth, intentional word choice (spin), and overall audio production quality.
A model script comparing two different rhetorical approaches to the same athlete (LeBron James). It demonstrates how specific word choices and 'spin' can construct either a hero or villain narrative using identical factual research.
A comprehensive student project guide for creating a sports podcast. It includes an overview of requirements, a timeline, a section for defining hero/villain criteria, and a structured planning outline for the 6-8 minute audio production.
A project planning document for students to prepare their podcast segment. It guides them through choosing an athlete, identifying existing media spin, and drafting their own script using tone and loaded language.
A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate the Spin Cycle lesson. Includes pacing, instructional strategies, answer keys for the LeBron James article analysis, and high-level discussion prompts.
A document where students analyze two articles about LeBron James's 'The Decision' to identify media spin, tone, and loaded language. Includes comparison tables and reflection questions to prepare for the podcast project.
An updated visual slide deck introducing media spin, tone, and loaded language. Now includes additional examples of Hero/Villain spin and a 3-minute student activity slide to practice using loaded language.
A detailed graphic organizer for planning a 5-paragraph argumentative essay using the TEEL structure. Includes dedicated sections for counterclaim refutation, sentence starters, and a research log for three sources.
A formal rubric for evaluating an argumentative essay, focusing on the TEEL structure, research integration (3+ sources), and the effectiveness of counterclaim refutation.
A worksheet for analyzing Gatsby's behavior in Chapter 4, asking students to define the difference between romance and obsession and evaluate Gatsby's actions through both lenses.
