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Oral communication life skills Common Core W.11-12.2d resources
PUBLIC SPEAKING Course | Semester Speech Curriculum | Communication Classes
Want to teach your secondary public speaking students with confidence? Speech classes are a blast to teach, but only if you're comfortable with the material and the processes. I've taught public speaking at the high school and college levels for 23 years, and I've created the course I wish I'd had when I started.From organizing the course in Google Classroom to assessing formal presentations, this resource has it all. Wondering what to do when you have a sub? I have you covered. Want to know my
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9th - 12th
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Economics Activity: Weighing out Costs, Benefits, and Opportunity Cost Scenarios
This is an economics reinforcement activity on costs, benefits and opportunity cost. Students will evaluate the costs and benefits in given scenarios in order to make the best decision. Students will also be able to recognize the opportunity cost (the opportunity that was given up) in the decision being made. Opportunity cost is a great way to help students understand decision making. Each of us are making decisions and choices all the time. Every time we say yes to something, we are saying
Grades:
7th - 10th
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PUBLIC SPEAKING Speeches (6) + Lecture Slideshows & Student Self-Assessments
Looking for a variety of speech presentations that are engaging and easy to implement? These activities for public speaking help students develop a critical level of presentation confidence.These comprehensive units provide secondary ELA/English and public speaking instructors with all of the tools they need to successfully teach six different public speeches. From the auto-calculating teacher evaluation rubrics and guided speech outline templates to the post delivery self-assessment, these unit
Preventing the Spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections Activity
This activity will allow students the opportunity to visually see how and begin to understand how quickly and easily diseases can be spread. They may often think they are invincible and that nothing bad will ever happen to them. This activity will also allow students the opportunity to understand the how important it is to use condoms. This resources includes:Interactive activityStep-by-step activity directionsActivity ReflectionEssential Question(s)Guided discussion questions and answersPoster
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Preventing Pregnancy and S.T.I.s Bundle
Back To School Student Goal Setting Templates: Create Personal & Academic Goals
Get your students involved in setting their own student-centered performance goals. From leadership gurus to accomplished CEO’s, the most successful people in life have proven that setting goals with a growth-mindset is a must! If you don’t know where you want to go, how can you even get there? If you don’t know where the target is, how do you know where to aim? This concept is true for for the classroom and student achievement as well. After thousands of studies, Dr. John Hattie of Melbourne,
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Not Grade Specific
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Career Unit for High School Students
This unit walks high school students through the whole process of getting a job in their chosen field, from exploring their interests, creating a resume, and preparing for an interview. The unit was created for general-level 12th grade English classes, but it can be used for a variety of grade levels and would also work well for other Career Readiness courses.
Grades:
11th - 12th
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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
PUBLIC SPEAKING 6 Public Speaking Units for High School Speech
Looking for a variety of speech presentations that are engaging and easy to implement? These activities for public speaking help students develop a critical level of presentation confidence.These comprehensive units provide secondary ELA/English and public speaking instructors with all of the tools they need to successfully teach six different public speeches. From the auto-calculating teacher evaluation rubrics and guided speech outline templates to the post delivery self-assessment, these unit
How to Develop and Deliver a High School Commencement Speech
Every spring for many years I was asked to coach one or more students who had to deliver a speech at our high school's commencement ceremony. And every year I would have the same problem: students who didn't know where to begin. Even though many of them were academically talented, writing a commencement speech--let alone delivering one--was not something they'd done before. So I developed this guide to help them get the job done.
Along with ideas for coming up with a suitable topic, the guide
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12th
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Speech Analysis and Writing Assignment
This two-part assignment asks students to evaluate oral speeches and then write and record their own. Part one includes 3 speeches (Jimmy V's ESPYs, Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream," and Purple Heart veteran Danielle Green's ESPYs speech) and students are asked to listen to all three (links included), and then select one to write a paragraph about. They are analyzing point of view, tone, body language, emotional appeals (logos, ethos, and pathos) if applicable, and the speaker's overall mes
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9th - 12th
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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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
PUBLIC SPEAKING Holiday Presentations (3) + Lecture Slides & Self-Assessments
Looking for a variety of holiday speech presentations that are engaging and easy to implement? These activities for public speaking help students develop a critical level of presentation confidence.These comprehensive units provide secondary ELA/English and public speaking instructors with all of the tools they need to successfully teach three different holiday public speeches. The auto-calculating teacher evaluation rubrics and guided speech outline templates are designed to make teaching easie
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9th - 12th
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Writing a Resume (3-Day Lesson)
If you want your students to write their first resume, this is for you! This listing includes activities and lesson guides for 3 separate lessons all related to the writing of a resume.
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Career Unit for High School Students
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
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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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Guide to Personal Statement for College and University - Workbook
College and university applications can be a minefield for some, and nerve wracking for even the more confident students. Let this 16 page workbook break down the cover letter angst and guide them towards success.With soft and cool blue tones, positive enforcement, and a step-by-step methodology with exercises and a structured process, the pressure can be relieved and a quality cover letter that allows the students to shine is unlocked.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Loaded Words: Definition, Purpose, and List
This study guide is "loaded" with information that will help students to understand the meaning and concepts of loaded words and when to use them. This printable provides a simple definition and delineates the purpose of using this device. To clarify even more, students will be able to view a list of over 50 loaded words. It's a perfect handout to use when this persuasive technique is discussed.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
PUBLIC SPEAKING Speech to Inform - Veterans Day + Self-Assessment | Informative
INTRODUCTION: Celebrate Veterans Day and help your students cultivate an awareness and appreciation for special forces, brave individuals, and strong leadership. The skeleton outline will help students draft a cohesive, developed informative presentation. This is an excellent tool to help students develop a critical level of public speaking confidence. It's also a great way to help students hone their public speaking skills while they pay tribute to military veterans on Veterans Day.TEACHER EVAL
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9th - 12th
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Oral History Writing Project
This writing project brings students and older members of the community together in a mutually satisfying and educationally powerful way.
The assignment involves two major components: an interview and the writing of a biographical sketch with the information obtained in the interview. There is much flexibility in how you might approach classwork associated with the assignment. The handout provides everything necessary to get the job done, but you could easily augment with class discussions, pre
Grades:
9th - 12th
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