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Oral communication elections - voting graphic organizers for Microsoft Word
Demonstrative Speech Frame / Graphic Organizer
My students used this graphic organizer to write out their demonstrative speeches! This is by far one of the most fun assignments I have ever given! Feel free to have student record themselves on Flipgrid afterward!
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Accountable Talk Sentence Starters - Academic Language for Group Discussions
Useful chart with accountable sentence stems to help students during group discussions. Students can use these in groups to facilitate conversation and keep it going as well as hold them accountable for using academic and respectful language when talking to each other. This is extremely helpful for all students, especially English Language Learners (ELL) and those in Special Education classes. It has also proven to be extremely helpful for discussions held on Google Meets and Zoom during distanc
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Public Forum Flow Sheet
This product has two options for your students to use to practice "flow" during a Public Forum debate round. They can use these organizers to track their arguments, their opponent's responses to their arguments, their opponent's claims, and notes to use against their opponents = everything you need to learn how to flow a round!
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Student Organized Debate Unit for Intermediate Level Students
Debates are a wonderful way to allow intermediate students to express themselves on topics of their interest and to gain a greater understanding of the importance of researching reliable websites and information to support their arguments.
Through this unit students are placed into groups and are given specific roles within their groups which allow them each an opportunity to contribute to the debate. This unit is completely prepared and ready to go, and includes the following graphic organize
Grades:
6th - 9th
Peer Presentation Notes Sheet
This is an organizer students can complete as their classmates present.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Debate Rules, Notes, and Rubric
What better way to get students engaged in a topic than a debate! I have created Debate Rules and a Debate Notes page as well as a GRADING RUBRIC to use before and during your class debates. Edit as needed. Debate RulesDebate Notes Debate Grading Rubric
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Giver Common Core Package for Socratic Seminar
This Common Core Package includes the following:
*Rules for Socratic Seminar
*Two different outlines with questions to have students prepare for a Socratic Seminar
*Partner Grading Sheet
*Self-Assessment
This is a great way to wrap up the novel by having student led discussions and develop critical thinking. This encourages students to participate, share ideas, and be open to other's ideas. A Socratic Seminar can be done at the end of the novel or even during. I have used a Socratic Seminar
Grades:
6th - 8th
Interview With A Literary Character Drama Assignment ELA
Follow up Drama Activity to be used after my "Interview With a Literary Character Script Writing Assignment"4 Page Complete Instructions/Assignment/Organizer Work Package to get students performing the interviews they have already made scripts for.-Organizer/brainstorming sheets to aid students in creating recorded or live performances-Details assignment, and gives grading criteria-Editable, and provides everything needed to teach how to present a fun interview with a literary character.This ass
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Interview With A Literary Character FULL BUNDLE (2 Assignments) ELA
Persuasive/Debate Assignment - Playing Devil's Advocate
Borrowing elements from a formal debate (opening statement, cross-examination, and rebuttal), this assignment has students write a debate...with themselves! I use this assignment in a unit on point of view/perspective, but it would also work well as part of a persuasive unit or in a debate class.
Included:
* Assignment sheet/directions
* Example (students had a lot of fun reading the example out loud in class)
* Graphic organizers
* Rubric
* Extra notes/resources for teachers
Cover art credit
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Debate Packet- All students need to prepare for a debate!
This debate packet can be used to walk students through the process of preparing for a debate. I recommend providing the students with a digital version of the document so that they can type directly in it. Document includes:
Debate Team Job Role Selection
Debate Preparation
For and Against Prep
Information On Different Types of Evidence
Tools for Gathering Evidence to Support the Debate (Counterclaim Included)
Debate Speaking Role Form
Places and Directions for Written Speeches
Evidence Table
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Not Grade Specific
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Public Speaking / Presentation Skills Tool Kit
This Public Speaking / Presentation Skills / Article Discussion Tool Kit includes fully customizable
1. Rubric
2. Graphic Organizer for Article or Topic Essential Information
3. Class Discussion Tool about what makes a great presentation and what makes a great discussion
4. Elements of a Great Presentation and Discussion
5. Peer Analysis / Critique Feedback Tool
Other applications of this include project presentations, impromptu speaking (FBLA, FFA), etc., etc. Our FBLA students have been ver
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Democrats and Republicans: An overview WORKSHEET
This is a free download to accompany the PPT titled, "Democrats and Republicans: An overview".
The PowerPoint is highly visual and allows students to investigate the differences in the two major political parties in our country. follow along with the slides as they complete this worksheet. Can be easily modified for various grade levels.
On the PPT, there is information and graphics to discuss:
1) platforms of both democrats and republicans,
2) a left-to-right historical political spectrum (
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Final Project Sp5 - Teaching: Students' Passionate Lessons in Target Language
Students showcase their preparation, professionalism, and proficiency by teaching one entire class in Spanish on a topic of their choice- something they're passionate about! Each student plans an effectual, interactive, multifaceted lesson. Resource consists of double-sided project details, 3-page brainstorm graphic organizer, 1-page peer-sharing checklist, and double-sided rubric. Past lessons have included dance, food, interviews, instruments, video, sports, games, costumes, etc. Instead o
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Grades:
11th - 12th
Brain Games Language Episode (Communication Unit)
This worksheet handout is from the show, "Brain Games" and is particularly helpful when you are teaching a communication unit because it discusses language. On Amazon Prime it is Season 4, Episode 3. The students watch the episode and answer the questions. Then you can go over the answers and have a group or class discussion about it because I the answer key is included. My students love this show and I know yours will too!
Grades:
4th - 12th
Socratic Seminar Discussion Short Story Unit - Editable Google Drive Resources!
This Socratic Seminar focuses on the theme of coming-of-age. Students will explore this topic through the readings of short stories and texts (links included) and through their preparation and rich discussion.The resources provided here include:An overview of the roles for studentsAn organizational set-up that involves all students in the roomA discussion notes planner that includes 7 linked short stories and 8 discussion questions for students to discuss and respond to.Updates! Rubric for the d
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Secondary English Plot Theme Short Story Analysis Bundle! - Google Slides
Template for Writing a Speech
A user-friendly template for writing a speech. Students simply fill in the gaps.
Grades:
6th - 9th
7 Reasons That Impact Voter Turnout
Short activity that helps students understand how voter turnout can be impacted during elections. Topics include: mobilization, lost vote, and importance of issues. Students read the excerpts and then complete the chart included.
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Grades:
9th - 10th
How do citizens participate in the government? Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer used to help understand and remember the differences between the autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic governments. It corresponds with the How do citizens participate in government? powerpoint and pictures but can be used independently. Used to teach georgia performance standards SS6CG1 and SS7CG1. .
****LOOK FOR THE HOW DO CITIZENS PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNMENT? POWERPOINT AND PICTURES TO USE TO TEACH THESE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Impromptu Speaking Planning Sheet
This planning sheet helps young speakers organize their thoughts for an impromptu speech.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Presidential Election Collection: How a President is elected and who can run.
Prepare students for a presidential election by helping them understand who is running and how a President is elected.
Here is what is in the packet:
1. How a president is elected worksheet. One page read and a page of questions.
2. Who can run for president worksheet and answer key.
3. Research organizer to research upcoming Presidential election.
4. Presidential election word find and answer key. Key terms related to the election.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Public Forum Judge Sheet
This is the worksheet I use with my students to judge each other's Public Forum Debate rounds. This helps ensure that every student is engaged when debates are occurring in the classroom. Whether it is a final round in front of the whole class or practice rounds in cooperative groups, it is always a good idea to have students participate in the round as a judge. They learn just as much from judging as they do from being in the round.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Comparison Activity - Grace or Duck for President?
This packet contains a graphic organizer to compare the two books Grace for President and Duck for President. It provides a writing activity for comparing and a writing prompt for who would make a better president. Great for compare/contrast or leadership units.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Biography Genre Unit
Perfect for upper elementary-middle school students, this unit will help students understand the biography genre and walk them through the steps needed to develop and present a speech based on information gained from the reading of a biography of their choice.
Grades:
4th - 8th
State Research Project Brochure
Students will enjoy researching their favorite state using this "kid friendly" outline. The outline allows students to easily transfer their notes to their final brochure by following the page guidelines. Students love presenting their final drafts to the class and learning about other states as well. Some example of the information they will be finding are:
State motto
State bird
State Flower
State Song
State Capital
State food
State rank in size
3 cities and their population
highest and lowes
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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