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Oral communication dbqs
Socratic Seminar: Who Should Be on American Currency?
The images we see around us daily have a subtle yet profound effect. In this Socratic seminar, students consider American currency and consider: should the faces on the bills be changed or stay the same? The learn who is featured on currency now and think on who could be. This activity can be used during an American History course as students learn about figures like Andrew Jackson and Harriet Tubman, or can be used as a general debate in any Social Studies or English-Language Arts classroom.
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8th - 12th
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American Imperialism Socratic Seminar
This is a fun way for students to investigate history and initiate discussions. *Ready to be printed or posted to your LMS!I mark the rubric, as students talk, so there is no grading outside of class. This includes:Teacher handout with directions and proceduresProject rubricStudent handout with directions and primary sourcesEditable Google Doc and PDF versionsGives options for small group or whole class discussionSuggested schedule for 1-3 class periods
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9th - 12th
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Andrew Jackson Award Show Project
With this project, students will use the information they learned about Andrew Jackson to make an informed choice as to which award to give him. The students will use reasoning and support their claims of the award by describing the effects of Jackson's presidency. My students loved this activity and I did a full classroom redectoration to make it look like a real awards show!
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Teaching Socratic Seminars to Students (SPIDER Style)
If you want to teach your students a fun way of having a deep conversation in class, look no futher! This activiy include a hand out rubric for all stduents to have and follow as well as a power point slide show to explain how a SPIDER or Socratic Seminar work.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Thinking Like A Historian Unit
SEL Conversation Bundle - Toni Morrison on Self-Determination
Students are in the midst of figuring out who they are and how they can influence the world. Some feel helpless because it seems that they were born into a difficult situation or have experienced an unfair share of pain and heartache. Others feel almost superhuman and think they have the power to change anything they want. The truth of self-determination is really a lifelong mystery to solve.The theme of this conversation is Self-Determination.The CASEL competency associated with this conversati
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Michael Jordan on Teamwork
The ability to work in a team is touted by teachers, employers, and coaches as an indispensable skill. Alone, people can accomplish great things but when people work as a team the potential for success skyrockets. Students know this in theory but when it comes to accepting the reality of working with others who have different styles and motivations, all of a sudden, teamwork feels like a heavy burden.The theme of this conversation is Teamwork.The CASEL competency associated with this conversatio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Theodore Roethke on Perspective
One of the hardest skills to develop is the ability to see the world from different perspectives. This skill is especially difficult during crises like the Coronavirus where It’s It is during these hard times, however, that we have fresh opportunities to see differently in ways that can improve our mental health.The theme of this conversation is Perspective.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Social Awareness. Welcome to UnforgettableConversations with TeachDifferent! Our c
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Frederick Douglass on Education
While it is true that education is valuable to all of us at any age, it is also true that our energies and resources are limited and must be used wisely if we want to change the world into something better. Some say that children should be the focus because their minds are more easily shaped and influenced; others suggest that adults-- who are actually in positions of power and influence-- should take front-and-center importance to our efforts to change minds and improve the world. The theme o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Margaret Mead on Civic Responsibility
When students hear the mantra “You can make a difference in the world,” there’s often an eye-roll. Students struggle to see how the actions of a few can have big consequences for many. The fallout of this attitude is that many won’t decide to participate in that school-wide fundraiser, start that club, or vote in the next election. The impulse to remain apathetic is strong but, as Mead reminds us, it just takes a different way of thinking to liberate us to act.The theme of this conversation is C
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Aristotle on Friendship
All students have strong opinions about friends. They are in the process of making friendships and ending them. Students have different perspectives on how many friends they should have. Some believe that friends should come in large numbers. Others believe the word 'friend' should be reserved for the very few. Forming healthy friendships is an important part of human development which requires thoughtful reflection and ethical decision-making.The theme of this conversation is Friendship.The CAS
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Henry Ford on Failure
Mark Twain famously quipped that death and taxes are the only things certain in life. We can probably add failure to that shortlist. Of all themes, failure is one to which students can relate most. There’s failure at home, at school, and in the workplace. It is a constant. Students are taught to develop a growth mindset and learn from failure.The theme of this conversation is Failure.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Self-Awareness. Welcome to UnforgettableConversations w
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Call or Text: Reading & Discussion for ESL grammar, communication & soft skills
A reading, grammar and etiquette lesson all in one. This lesson was targeted at intermediate or advanced level adult ESL students to discuss social etiquette around calls vs texting. This was part of a soft skills unit to help students with the often unspoken cultural rules of communication. Discussion questions focus on different social situations and what form of communication is most appropriate.Reading includes embedded support around two grammar points. One is the use of "since" and the pre
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Not Grade Specific
SEL Conversation Bundle - Ralph Waldo Emerson on Respect
Students learn a great deal about respect inside the classroom walls. Not only do they pay attention to how their teachers and classmates treat them, but they also carry expectations for how they should act in return. Mutual respect in the classroom is a noble goal in theory, but hard to achieve because either the student or the teacher is unable to hold up his/her end of the deal. Without mutual respect, learning is elusive and the classroom is quickly gripped by misbehavior and personal confli
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Lord Chesterfield on Goal-Setting
Setting life goals is an activity we encourage young people to do. The thinking goes like this: if you set goals for your future, then you will become happier and successful because you know what you want. That being said, though, it's very unclear just how we should plan out our lives, whether it is better to set small, attainable goals or shoot for long-term goals which are harder to see but inspire us to do the daily work necessary. Goal-setting is an extremely important skill in school, work
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Sydney Harris on Happiness
Happiness is one of those concepts that students talk and think about a lot, but rarely define. They are encouraged to motivate themselves to set goals to achieve happiness but the path is never laid out with any clarity. Reflecting on what happiness actually is can help students become more self-aware of what they value in life.The theme of this conversation is Happiness.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Self Awareness.Welcome to UnforgettableConversations with TeachDiff
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Booker T. Washington on Character
Character development is at least as important as the development of academic skills. A strong character fuels self-discipline and self-motivation, both of which are important catalysts for success in life. But character development is hard work, especially when a person’s difficult life circumstances get in the way.The theme of this conversation is Character.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Self Awareness.Welcome to UnforgettableConversations with TeachDifferent! Our co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Chief Joseph on Communication
Building healthy human relationships requires really good communication skills. To master the skill of communication students must figure out not only what to say but also how long they should talk. Speaking too much raises suspicion in many settings whereas speaking too little leaves the listener confused and needing more. Finding the right balance here holds the key to productive long-lasting relationships with others.The theme of this conversation is Communication.The CASEL competency associa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Maya Angelou on Patience
Adults sing praise of the importance of patience. The advice to kids usually goes something like this: if you are patient and work hard over time, you put yourself in a position to accomplish great things. Success never comes easy. Life is a grind and you should develop a growth mindset to persevere through it. Though sometimes a person's life experiences seem to teach the opposite lesson; that sometimes going after what you want quickly and aggressively will lead to even greater accomplishment
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Lao Tzu on Leadership
Students understand the dynamics of leadership firsthand, both from the perspective of being a follower of their teachers and being role models for their peers. They have strong opinions about how leaders should behave and what ethical responsibilities they should have to others. It’s important to give students space to reflect upon the qualities of good leadership.The theme of this conversation is Leadership.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Social Awareness. Welcome to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - John Adams on Power
Students are no strangers to power. They have parents, coaches, and teachers exerting power over them and telling them what to do. Students slowly develop a moral sensibility towards authority figures and are quick to point out when they feel power is being used in negative and positive ways.The theme of this conversation is Power.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Social Awareness. Welcome to UnforgettableConversations with TeachDifferent! Our conversation bundles are a g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Hippocrates on Problem Solving
Students confront problems every day. Some are small like how to study for an exam or get a ride to school, and some large like how to support their friends who are in unhealthy relationships. All of these problems involve the choice of whether to intervene or do nothing and let the situation play itself out. Each choice is hard and leads to consequences.The theme of this conversation is Problem Solving.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Responsible Decision Making. Welcom
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Abraham Lincoln on Self-Determination
Students are fed the consistent message that they can achieve anything in life if only they just work hard at it. They are in control of their future. But students are also aware of the fact that much of their future is out of their control and that no matter how hard they try, they will never achieve certain things. These two forces-- the internal force of their own desires and the external force of the world acting upon them-- conspire to shape their life experiences.The theme of this conversa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Dr. Martin Luther King on Conflict
Every student knows a little something about enemies and conflict. They don’t get along with everybody and these inevitable conflicts force them to make choices about how to treat other people. These choices have real consequences as they impact their capacities to build and sustain friendships.The theme of this conversation is Conflict.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Responsible Decision Making Welcome to UnforgettableConversations with TeachDifferent! Our conversation
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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SEL Conversation Bundle - Dr. Seuss on Risk-Taking
If there is one thing that's hard to rely on when dealing with students, it's impulse control. Students are at different levels of emotional maturity. Some are extremely cautious and tactful in the way that they deal with peers and adults. Others are born risk-takers who want to "show off" their fearlessness and gather followers who want to be like them.The theme of this conversation is Risk-Taking.The CASEL competency associated with this conversation is Relationship Skills. Welcome to Unforget
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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