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10th grade oral communication research under $5
Biography PowerPoint Project
Students create a PowerPoint presentation based on a person who has contributed something to society or to history. This is a beginning project for high school or middle school students. The lesson lays out what should be included on each slide. There is a rubric for grading the project as well.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Edgar Allan Poe Death Theory Debate: Research, Analyze, Synthesize, Gallery Walk
Looking for an engaging activity to interest students in Edgar Allan Poe? This lesson gets students researching, thinking critically, analyzing information, collaborating, moving around the room, stating claims and rebuttals, as well as presenting information in a persuasive manner. This activity definitely helps students practice 21st Century Skills. What's included . . . ► Step-by-step instructions for implementation► Printable death theory slips to use for assigning theories► Attractively de
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Introduction to Public Forum Debate (Secondary, Google Slides & Printables)
Conducting in-class (or virtual) debate rounds is a great way for students to develop their research, organization, writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills. Using the rules for public forum debate as outlined by the National Speech and Debate Association, “Introduction to Public Forum Debate” has everything you and your secondary students need to learn the basics of this popular style of debate and outline their affirmative or negative cases. *Due to upper-level vocab
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
Debates - 35 Social Issues - Reading, Writing, & Speaking in Social Studies
Debates - Social Issues. Your students will have a formal debate on controversial social issues that are part of society today. This week-long activity is bound to ramp up your classroom discussions. I have done this type of activity for over 20 years and look forward to it every time it comes around. What I love about this lesson the most is that students get to voice their own opinions without being criticized by anyone. It provides them with a safe platform to talk about an important iss
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7th - 12th
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Biographical Informative Speech (Guidelines, outlines, rubric, peer critique)
This biographical informative speech activity is the perfect combination of research, writing, implementation of technology, and public speaking for ANY secondary subject area! Students will choose a historic or modern-day figure who made (or has made) a positive impact on society. They will brush up on their research skills, learn the correct way to cite sources, learn how to organize a 5-part speech, and create an eye-catching and engaging visual aid. Everything you need is in this 11-page,
Grades:
6th - 12th
Business Ethics Research Project (Grades 9-12)
This resource contains a 23-slide Google Slides™ to introduce students to topics related to business ethics. Included in this resource is a lesson plan, a worksheet package for students to consolidate key concepts presented in the Google Slides™, as well as a project assignment sheet for student presentations and assessment rubrics.Included in this resource:23-slide Google Slides™ on business ethics4-page Google Docs™ worksheet2-page Project Assignment Sheet/Rubric3-page Lesson PlanTopics covere
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9th - 12th
Also included in: High School BUSINESS Projects and Lessons Bundle (Grades 9-12)
TED Talk Viewing Guide: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
A Viewing Guide to get your class thinking about the importance of LEADERSHIP!Leadership is something that we wish our students had, and that we ask them to demonstrate, without ever really explaining what that means (or how to do it). While there are many different aspects of leadership, communication (and how to convey your vision in a way that inspires others to come along with you) is fundamental piece of that puzzle. In his TED Talk, How Great Leaders Inspire Action, Simon Sinek discusses t
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Humorously Relevant Debate Topics for Tweens & Teens
If your secondary students enjoy debating, they will LOVE these totally relevant (and somewhat humorous) debate topics and supporting materials! Topic areas include social media, video games, superheroes, school rules, and more! Sample topics:- The longer the Snapchat streak, the stronger the friendship.- Rap music is harmful to the teenage brain.- Emojis improve our ability to communicate. They’ll want to debate for hours! In addition to the topic list, you’ll receive everything you need to tea
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
The Great Debate: Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Constitutional Debate
These competitive debates ask students to analyze the Federalist and Anti-Federalist documents and create a persuasive speech and cross examination. Students are transported back into history after the Constitutional Convention to argue in front of a judge on behalf of the Federalists or Anti-Federalists for passage of our Constitution. Lesson provides a debate format that is set up similar to a court room in which the students will pretend to be the lawyers. Students have to use evidence from
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9th - 12th
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The Crucible Researched Speech Activity Comparing to McCarthyism
This research and formal speech activity is a great way to introduce your high school ELA students to Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. The activity has your students investigate why the playwright chose the analogy comparing two historical crises in America. Students make connections between the Second Red Scare orchestrated by Joseph McCarthy in 1950s America and the Salem Witch Trials of the 1600s in New England. This researched formal speech activity requires students to research The Sec
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9th - 12th
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EDITABLE Shoe Box Biography Project & Presentation (Think Outside the Box)
Shoe Box Biography Project and Presentations
This packet includes EDITABLE directions and an EDITABLE full sheet and half sheet grading rubric for the Shoe Box Biography Report.
Students may choose their person or the person can be assigned to them.
Students will collect 6 - 10 objects or pictures that fit into an adult size shoe box to represent the person that they chose. They will then present the project to the class, talking about each object.
I use this in my third-grade classroom, but
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3rd - 12th
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Guide to Extemporaneous Speaking, Secondary | Google Resource
Extemporaneous speaking is one of the most beneficial (and fun!) public speaking events you can teach your speech and debate students in order for them to improve their quick-thinking, time management, organization, research, and vocal delivery skills! This secondary “Guide to Extemporaneous Speaking” teaches your students the basics of this speaking event and walks them through the process of drawing a topic, organizing, outlining, and delivering their own extemp speech! Middle school and high
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
Humanitarian Research (a post-reading assignment for Night by Wiesel)
After reading Night and studying Elie Wiesel's life after the Holocaust, my students completed this research paper. It is a very simple assignment--a vehicle for me to introduce the research skills and background they will need to write a "real" research paper next year in the 11th grade. You could certainly make it more difficult by changing the requirements on the rubrics, but using the same concept.
The assignment consists of three parts: a two- to three- page research paper, a visual aid,
Grades:
8th - 10th
The Bean Trees Human Rights Mini-Research Project
The following extension project after reading Barbara Kingsolver's The Bean Trees asks students to research and present a contemporary human rights issue based on the human rights issues in the novel. Some suggested topics are included and research questions guide students to find reputable resources. The project assesses students' research skills, public speaking skills, presentation skills, and synthesis/evaluation of the novel. Students have found the assignment to be meaningful and related t
Grades:
7th - 12th
PUBLIC SPEAKING Informative Speech (Unusual Topics) | Speech to Inform
Looking for an engaging unit plan for the speech to inform? This unit is easy to implement and helps high school students develop a critical level of public speaking confidence. Students select speech to inform topics from the category, "unusual or otherwise interesting."This comprehensive unit provides secondary ELA/English and public speaking instructors with all of the tools they need to successfully teach the speech to inform. This unit is designed to make teaching easier and learning more f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: PUBLIC SPEAKING 6 Public Speaking Units for High School Speech
SoapBox Speeches!
Students love to talk! Well let's give them an opportunity to talk to the entire class! This complete lesson plan gives you everything you need to conduct soapbox speeches in your classroom.
The following files are included:
* Student handouts for 1st time and for the 2nd time and beyond!
* Research sheets for citing sources within speech
* Teacher lesson plan written out and explained (with weblinks to videos and rubric)
* A link to a rubric for the speech!
This awesome project will get kids
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6th - 12th
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American Business Research Project (Grades 9-12)
American Business Research AssignmentEncourage your students to explore different American businesses with this collaborative business research assignment! Suitable for secondary school Introduction to Business, Information Technology, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing Courses!Students will work in pairs to choose an American company for their project. They will be required to research the history of the company and how the company provides value/service to customers. Using this inform
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9th - 12th
Also included in: High School BUSINESS Projects and Lessons Bundle (Grades 9-12)
Drama/Theater Careers 'I have, Who has' Activity Game Middle/High School Drama
Want to inspire your students to pursue a career in Drama/Theater? This engaging printable activity is great for learning about the different roles and careers available within Drama and Theater. This game is a collaborative and informative resource designed to raise career aspirations!These carefully crafted cards offer an exciting twist on the traditional "I Have, Who Has" game, specifically tailored for Drama and Theater arts instruction and career guidance.Included:34 color cards containing
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5th - 10th
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School Improvement Project: Shark Tank Style - Project Based Learning
Here's a great resource to use for an independent inquiry-based project that could be used for so many age groups. In this project based learning activity, students are asked to think critically about the challenges they face every day at school, and consider what THEY could do to be a part of the solution! Students are asked to identify stakeholders, conduct interviews around the school, perform a SWOT analysis on their different proposals, and then, shark tank style: make their pitch to the "i
Grades:
5th - 12th
Consumer Marketing Ethics Are Food Labels Purposely Misleading? Research Report
Can Food Labels Be Trusted, or are Labels Purposely Misleading?What are the dangers of inaccurate labels?Are False Food Claims Legal? Is Marketing Food Products Regulated for Human Consumption?90 Questions to Explore and Research!Consumer Marketing LESSONS = Raising Awareness for Healthy Life Choices!Teachers! Please expand on this outline of ideas! Every facilitator has their own unique ways to guide a lesson. Thus the intent of this resource is to provide discussions starters, critical thinkin
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
20% Project Explanation AND Rubrics Project Based Learning
Here is the explanation I am handing out to parents and students. of course, every document in this file will need to be edited to adhere to your classroom, school and district policies. Also, feel free to check out my free preview file which includes this explanation plus the first of the four rubrics for the assignment.
What is the 20% Project?
Simply stated, the 20% Project is an assignment that is modeled after Google’s 20% Time. Google encourages its engineers to spend 20% of their time
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Debate Topics all about Sports (Secondary)
Need an activity that will engage all of your secondary students? They'll get fired up over these "Debate Topics all about Sports!" This 8-page PDF zip file includes everything you need to conduct debate rounds with your classes. If you've never taught debate, I've got you covered! Included are two debate formats (full-length and modified) and an easy-to-understand debate vocabulary list!INCLUDED IN PRINTABLE PDF FILE:Debate Formats (Full-Length & Modified) 20 Sports Debate Resolutions (
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
Romantics and Transcendentalists: PBL Group Author Project
Students learn best from each other. They love choice, technology and the opportunity to work in groups. This engaging and comprehensive project offers it all!
Small groups of students will analyze, synthesize and curate an array of information about one author from the American Renaissance. Then, they will compile it into a notebook, scrapbook or digital space and present their findings to the class.
This comprehensive project lesson plan includes an overview of the project, a detailed stud
Grades:
9th - 11th
My Dad is better than your Dad! Les Pères de la/ Fathers of Confederation
Les Pères de Confédération - The Fathers of Confederation
This resource includes both a French and English version of the outline.
Go beyond researching the delegates at the conferences. Get your class into a throw-down showdown of whose Dad is better!
The outline shows you the steps to guide students to analyse and evaluate the relative merits of the work of our first politicians. They then compare "Dads" with another student and get involved in a class debate to settle once a for all whose D
Grades:
8th - 10th
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