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Oral communication Common Core W.8.10 resources
TED Talk Presentations - Print and Digital
Teach public speaking and speech writing with this lesson that challenges students to present TED Talks. Existing TED Talks serve as mentor texts, which students view, analyze, and evaluate before using the writing process to create their own. Print-and-go handouts guide students through their discussion, planning, peer review, editing, and rehearsal. An editable slide and MS Word document is included for the final assignment, so you can customize the assessment for your students’ needs. This
Grades:
7th - 10th
A Person I Admire Guided Planning for Essay or Talk Preparation
This pack guides students in a focused study of a person a student admires or looks up to. Quick print, low-prep!Includes...Materials for starting discussion around the concept of admirationPlanning and research sheets in questionnaire formatBody biography diagram and guided promptsAccompanying PowerPoint...plus a previous version with editable Word documents and Google forms.You might also like...Six Word Memoir | Icebreaker | Differentiated | Middle and High SchoolPeer Assessment Carousel | Es
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Diagnostic Quiz for Grades 6-8 Writing Skills | Google Form Auto-Graded Test /30
Purpose:Â This quiz assesses learners' in Grades 6-8 on their general understanding and application of writing skills (usage, mechanics, punctuation),the writing process (e.g. brainstorming prior to drafting before revision, etc.) paragraph knowledge, the basics of MLA format, andhow to edit slideshows (for basics in look, amount/styles of fonts, etc.)Instructions:Read each question carefully, and answer all questionsThere are 30 questions for a total of 30 pointsReview your score and feedback (N
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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Student Success for MS & HS Students; 13 Handouts for Organization
Hello Fellow Teacher,Use this PDF to create lessons to teach your MS and HS students about organization: passwords, classwork, homework, co-curricular, and more. Distribute these handouts to your students to help them grow as individuals and scholars. This PDF includes the following handouts: Weekly PlannerNotes for Class onWeekly Planner Semester Goals, Actions, & StepsWeekly To-Do ListCompare & Contrast (for 2 people/issues/topics)Compare & Contrast (for 3 people/issues/topics)Comp
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Teaching MS & HS Students How to Handle Life BUNDLE: Stress, Coping, & More
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Socratic Seminar Activity: Handouts, Prompts, & Rubrics
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Roald Dahl's famous short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. You can also extend your study of "Lamb to the Slaughter" by downloading my weeklong unit plan, which includes pre-read
Grades:
7th - 10th
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"The Pedestrian" Socratic Seminar Activity: Handouts, Prompts, & Rubrics
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Ray Bradbury's famous short story, "The Pedestrian," are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. You can also extend your study of "The Pedestrian" by downloading my weeklong unit plan, which includes pre-reading activit
Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
Conversation Starters Package on Gun Violence
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on advertising.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of gun violenceActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Gun Violence Bundle: Class Discussions and Debate
Conversation Starters Package on Stolen Art- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on stolen art.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of stolen artActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Influencers
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on influencers.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of influencersActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and t
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
"Thank You, Ma'am" Socratic Seminar Activity: Handouts, Prompts, & Rubrics, CCSS
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Langston Hughes' famous short story, "Thank You, Ma'am" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. You can also extend your study of "Thank You, Ma'am" by downloading my weeklong unit plan, which includes pre-reading ac
Grades:
7th - 10th
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There Will Come Soft Rains Socratic Seminar Activity: Handout, Prompts, & Rubric
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Ray Bradbury's famous short story, "There Will Come Soft Rains" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. You can also extend your study of "There Will Come Soft Rains" by downloading my weeklong unit plan, which inclu
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Conversation Starters Package on Dress Codes
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on dress codes.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of dress codesActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and t
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on School Censorship
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on school censorship.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of school censorshipActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expre
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
"A Sound of Thunder" Socratic Seminar Activity: Handouts, Prompts, and Rubrics
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Ray Bradbury's famous short story, "A Sound of Thunder" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. You can also extend your study of "A Sound of Thunder" by downloading my weeklong unit plan, which includes pre-reading
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Conversation Starters Package on Politics- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on politics.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of politicsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transit
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Vaping Culture
Get your middle/high school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" Socratic Seminar Handout, Prompts, & Rubric
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Ursula K. Le Guin's famous short story, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. You can also extend your study of "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by downloading my weeklong u
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Conversation Starters Package on ChatGPT- Middle School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on chatGPT.What's included:A list of 20 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of chatGPTActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
Grades:
5th - 8th
Conversation Starters Package on TikTok
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on TikTok.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of TikTokActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitiona
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
W8.7 - Celebrity Scandals: Research Project & Student Presentations
When a person finally reaches their goal, gains the spotlight, becomes 'famous'...some become legends and remain loved, but other celebrities manage to ruin their careers in a matter of seconds. Were you ever a fan of Lance Armstrong, Paula Dean, Michael Vick, Milli Vanilli, or Tom Cruise? Are you still a fan despite their career missteps? Did you 'forgive' them? In this research project, students must choose and present their findings on one celebrity who's reputation has been tarnished. First
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Creating a Positive Reputation - Unit w/ Homework, Activities, and Games
Conversation Starters Package on Cyberbullying- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on cyberbullying.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of cyberbullyingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions a
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
All Summer in a Day Socratic Seminar Activity: Handouts, Prompts, and Rubrics
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Ray Bradbury's famous short story, "All Summer in a Day," are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. The two-sided CCSS aligned handout starts with a note-catcher for students to use when reading "All Summer in a Day."
Grades:
7th - 10th
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The Cask of Amontillado Socratic Seminar Activity: Handout, Prompts, & Rubrics
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Edgar Allan Poe's famous short story, "The Cask of Amontillado" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. The two-sided CCSS aligned handout starts with a note-catcher for students to use when reading "The Cask of Amon
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Conversation Starters Package on YouTube- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on YouTube.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of YouTubeActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â YouTube: Class Discussions and Debate
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