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Heart Transplant Debate - Argument, Persuasion, Line of Reasoning, Team Building

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

The Heart Transplant debate is a great entry to a unit on persuasion/argumentation. It's also a fantastic tool to teach Line of Reasoning through experiential learning. This activity provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge of general

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

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CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

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Argument Essay Slides (Thesis + Line of Reasoning) Pre-AP/AP Language

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

These are my go-to argument essay slides for Advanced Placement Language and Composition. Great for Pre-AP students, too! The slides provide explicit instruction for thesis statement construction as well as developing a Line of Reasoning. Link to my

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Teacher Manuals, PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards

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CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.3

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Consensogram Activity - Anticipation Guide all subjects, Discussion, unit Launch

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Bring the discourse -- across all subject areas -- with this high engagement activity! Looking for ways to launch a new unit or text, leverage prior knowledge, assess students' understanding of a topic before a unit, create community, and showcase

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

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Collaborative Arguments - Activity, Lesson, Debate, Argument Writing, Discourse

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Bring the discourse -- across all subject areas -- with this high engagement activity! Collaborative Arguments stimulates students' critical thinking and provides a platform to practice argument writing and refine reasoning skills--all while having

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

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Hip-hop Shakespeare Debate: Templates, Rubric, Research, Slides

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

I developed the Hip-hop Shakespeare Debate after thinking carefully about relevance for my students. This debate answers a question I struggled with for years: How can I get my students to authentically engage with Shakespeare's language and how

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

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300 Motivational Notes - Sticky Note Printables - Social Emotional Intervention

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

We know that building strong relationships is key, and personalized motivational notes is one sure way to show a student or colleague that they matter. I have the best intentions at the beginning of the year to write each student personal notes, but

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Printables, Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

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Carousel Writing Text Analysis - Literary + Informational - Activity, Lessons

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Looking for a new way to bring excitement (dare I say fun?) into critical thinking and argument writing? Teach your students how to "think like a lawyer" when evaluating either literary or nonfiction text to make arguments and counter-arguments and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

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99 Debatable Statement Cards - Printables, Argument Writing, Discussion, Debate

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Looking for an engaging tool for debate, argument writing, consensus building, and discussions? These 99 Debatable Statement/ Claim cards are the perfect way to spark lively engagement in your classroom. These debatable statements go beyond the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

$2.50

$1.75

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"Overrated" AP Prompt Argument Essay Writing Organizer + Stems AP Language

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

I developed this resource to help facilitate students' understanding of writing the Argument Essay on the AP Language Exam--specifically using the "Overrated" prompt from a previous AP Language exam. This organizer walks students through each of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Outlines

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4...

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Community Building Debate - Habits of Mind, Growth Mindset, SEL

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

The Habits of Mind debate combines SEL and academic learning. It is: a great entry to a unit on persuasion/argumentation a brush-up on debate skills a chance to build an argument using source material an opportunity for self-reflection and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

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Hamlet "Chopped Up" Activity - Analysis of 2 Soliloquies (Rogue & To be or...)

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This is a 1-2 day lesson getting students to delve into Hamlet's 2nd and 3rd soliloquies ("Oh What a Rogue," Act 2, Scene 2 and "To be or not to be," Act 3, Scene 1). In groups, with an emphasis on academic discourse, students will sift through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

$2.50

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Rhetorical Claims and Appeals Bundle - Pre-AP/AP Language

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This bundle includes:a slide presentation to facilitate your students' learning of Rhetorical Claims and Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)a Claims identifier activity for groups on collaborative slidesa Padlet activity identifying claims in an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

$3.00

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"Unknown" AP Prompt Argument Essay Organizer + Stems + Handouts AP Language

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

I developed this resource to help facilitate students' understanding of writing the Argument Essay on the AP Language Exam--specifically using the "Unknown" prompt from a previous AP Language exam. This organizer walks students through each of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Outlines

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4...

$3.00

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Debate Template, In person / Digital Debate - AP Language / Pre-AP Argumentation

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This is a powerpoint guide to facilitate your students' debate -- either in person debate or digital debate. This template incorporates two texts: "Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Ted Talk (linked) and Jesus Colon's "Little

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Oral Communication

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5...

$2.50

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Algorithmic Bias 4-Day Lesson Hyperdoc + Debate, Writing reading multimedia

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This 4-day lesson takes students through the meaning and impact of Algorithmic Bias and gets students thinking about Algorithmic Justice in a final authentic writing piece advocating for change. Students are introduced to Joy Buolamwini's Ted Talk:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years classroom experience - secondary education 5 years higher education Secondary instructional coach Equitable Literacy Culturally Responsive Teaching National Board Certified, AYA ELA Teach ELA 10-12, ESL, AP Language Curriculum & Instruction Specialist New Teacher Developer

MY TEACHING STYLE

Workshop style High Engagement: Focus on instructional dialogue - Debate, Seminar, Discourse Differentiation - station work Inclusion Standards-based Equitable Literacy Restorative Justice practices Culturally Responsive Teaching

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Educator of the Year Honorable Mention, BPS/BTU 2017 Calderwood Writing Fellow, 2017

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Boston University Emerson College

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