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Free Common Core SL.9-10.3 resources
Jason Reynolds FREE Rhetorical Analysis, Public Speaking, PDF & Google Drive
Use Jason Reynolds’ commencement address at Lesley University to show your students the power of a well-constructed speech. In this one-class period activity, students will discuss the techniques of effective public speaking, view Jason Reynolds’ 10-minute speech, and deconstruct/discuss his use of rhetorical devices. Questions focus on audience, the value of storytelling over lecture, and rhetorical application of poetic devices including foreshadowing and symbolism. These print-and-teach mater
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Free Graphic Organizers - CNN10, Ted Talks, SOAPSTONE, & Video Notes
Free Graphic Organizers - CNN10, Ted Talks, SOAPSTONE, & Video NotesHello and welcome to No Prep English! I am so excited you decided to stop by. Included in this freebie product bundle you will find 8 pages of FREE graphic organizers designed to engage students and support learning. These handouts also have the added benefit of holding students accountable for traditionally passive work (viewing videos).PRODUCT LIST:SOAPStone Handout - A graphic organizer handout to scaffold the analysis of
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The Whole Store - Growing Mega Bundle
Distance Learning Video Note Taking Guide / TED Talk Worksheets for Any Subject
Free during the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), this distance learning video note taking guide and TED talk worksheet is great for any online videos that are assigned to students. (It's great in class, too!) These two CCSS aligned worksheets help students engage with a video or TED talk by actively listening. They are also designed to help students reflect on the content and make meaningful connections with the rest of their curriculum as well as their own lives. With two versions--a printable
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7th - 10th
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FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES LIST 4 ALL GRADES K-12 AND SUBJECTS + TEACHER RESOURCE
Sometimes, you just need a list of websites for everyone. Here it is. FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES Put together by Teach Me, Maria!It takes time to gather this information, figure out the appropriate grade levels, and format, maintain, and update this page. All I ask is for an honest review if this list helps you.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Active Listening Presentation Peer Feedback (Use for ANY Presentation/Speech!)
Personally, keeping students engaged while other students are giving presentations has always been both a concern and a struggle for me. This easy feedback form solves that probably with ZERO prep. This is a simple, step-by-step assignment for students to actively engage in providing feedback to their peers during presentation week.Students are asked to rate different aspects of the presentation on a scale of 1-4 (I love mastery grading!), and then provide specific details that celebrate the stu
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6th - 12th
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Speech Communications Editable Special Occasion Rubric
This speech & communications rubric is FULLY EDITABLE. It can be used for most any speech, however it was created for a special occasion speech. Edit it and use in a social studies, language arts, foreign language, science or reading class. It is suitable for middle and high school. There are six categories: volumepreparednessspeaks clearly (diction), posture and eye contactcontenttime limit Time tested by a veteran, award winning drama and speech teacher of thirty-eight years. Check o
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Free Common Core Activity for Plot Structure, Theme, and Tone in a Movie Trailer
The provided FREE Common Core rigorous activity explores the development of plot structure, tone, theme, and character development in a popular movie trailer from 2014. The activities are tied to the Common Core standards RL2, RL3, RL4, RL5, SL2, and SL3. The activity focus on the analysis of how authors develop plot structure (foreshadowing, flashback, suspense, humor, and mystery), tone, theme, and complex characters in a movie trailer. The activity includes a teacher answer key to assist you
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6th - 12th
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Enhance TED Talk Lessons: Free Worksheet for Critical Thinking, PDF & Google
Want to use a TED Talk in your classroom? Help students focus while viewing a TED Talk with this free worksheet designed to work with any TED Talk speech presentation.This worksheet, available in both PDF and Google Drive versions, will give structure to students’ viewing of the speech, cultivate critical thinking skills, and enrich classroom discussions.Worksheet includes 12 structured questions focused on the speaker’s thesis, rhetorical tools, presentation style, and audience. No prior knowle
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREE: A Challenge for Whom? Real-World Critical Thinking!
In the news you may noticed the following story pop up. The latest TikTok challenge this week, called “Devious Lick,” was making the rounds. The challenge began when a student posted a video of himself stealing a bottle of hand sanitizer. As the challenge made its rounds, posters began escalating the challenges and schools all over the country noticed an uptick in serious bathroom vandalism, theft, and other property damage. As adults, it’s easy to be annoyed with such a mass lapse in judgeme
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4th - 12th
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Persuasive Speech Outline Template
This Persuasive Speech Outline Template is geared toward secondary ELA students for use in public speaking courses, units, and/or assignments. When following a specific outline, students can easily organize their persuasive speech(es) using rhetorical appeals and include paramount elements in a speech (or essay when modified).
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Free ELA Task Card Sampler (48 cards) / Plot, Language, Character, and more!
Task cards are a great way to promote movement in the ELA classroom. Task cards can be used in so many contexts and with a variety of subjects. For this reason, I’ve designed 6 different sets of task cards! -32 Poetry Task Cards-32 Rhetoric Task Cards-32 Plot and Conflict Task Cards-32 Characterization Task Cards-32 Research and Informational Text Flash Cards-32 Figurative Language and Literary Devices Flash CardsThis sampler is designed to give you an idea of what you can find in each set and f
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9th - 12th
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FREE Podcast Project For Any Subject!
Students choose any podcast or the teacher may choose a specific podcast for the entire class to listen to. This is a CELL PHONE FRIENDLY project! As long as you have good wifi at your school, students can use their own phones to listen to their podcasts. As an accommodation, you could always have students use the computer to listen to their podcasts or have them choose a TedTalk video with Closed Captioning.I had students utilize this website to learn about the Seven Dimensions of Wellness befo
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5th - 12th
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Rhetorical Devices Handout | Ethos Logos Pathos Checklist for Persuasive Writing
This Rhetorical Devices (aka Persuasive Appeals) handout is a 2-page mini lesson and Ethos, Logos, Pathos checklist to support middle and high school learners evaluate the use of persuasive language in online or print texts. This handout is perfect for most English, literacy, ESL, and social sciences courses, as well as other writing or communication units where persuasive language is important to know or implement.Page 1:Rhetorical devices definedExamples of ethos, logos, and pathosRhetorical d
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8th - 12th
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Oral Presentation Observation Worksheet
This worksheet is a graphic organizer for students observing speeches to help them be intentional in their viewing and assess the style and techniques used by the speaker. They need to fill out comments and observations in each of 4 areas:ContentBody LanguageVoicePreparationYou can ask them to fill it out while watching a teacher-chosen example, such as f a famous speech or movie scene speech. Then get them to fill it out while listening to a friend preparing their speech before the big day, or
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9th - 12th
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Speech Analysis Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram, Rhetorical Analysis, Guided
Help your students compare and contrast famous historical speeches with this CCSS aligned speech analysis Venn diagram. The engaging worksheet asks students higher-level questions and teaches them how to compare and contrast the content and rhetoric of two speeches. The engaging Venn diagram works great for any unit of study, whether you're teaching rhetorical analysis, speech and debate, or important historical speeches.This product includes:1) A speech analysis Venn diagram with clear guided q
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9th - 12th
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FREE: The Crucible Introduction Simulation Dot Activity
This introduction activity is as GREAT start to The Crucible. It is a simulation that emulates a witch hunt. When your class is finished with the activity, you will all be in a the mindset to better understand The Crucible. What you'll find in this FREE product is...Dot Activity PowerPointInstructionsCluesPrintable Dot CluesPrintable Dots (and Blank Sheets)***This activity takes a little prep. All you have to do is print out the dots and cut them out. Depending on the size of your class (and how
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10th - 12th
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Free Romeo and Juliet Anticipation Guide / Editable Google Slides
Last year, I taught freshmen for the first time in decades. When we started Romeo and Juliet, I was excited because I love how interactive plays can be. However, I was worried about how to make the play engaging for my students.This anticipation guide is a great way to help students get excited about reading the play! Students can revisit these themes and ideals before, during, and after reading. To make sure this resource is as flexible as possible, I've included a Google Slides, so teachers ca
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9th - 10th
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Is social media bad for our mental health? - Civil Discourse for Classrooms
Thinkalong.org is a free, evidence-based interactive tool for students to develop media literacy skills by applying the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy to public media content. Importantly, the tool does not require registration for teachers or students, abides by student privacy laws, and is advised by a board of both youth and educators.Each module consists of:a compelling and timely question;related current and age-appropriate public media content including audio, video, and text;extension
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6th - 12th
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Total Participation Techniques Bounce Card
Classroom conversation tool as seen in Total Participation Techniques: Making Every Student an Active Learner (Himmele & Himmele, 2017). Use this tool to facilitate and scaffold student-led conversations by displaying on instructional slides, printing for each student, or laminating for repeated use across classes!
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Not Grade Specific
HIP HOP OR SHAKEPEARE? A Conversation of Discovery
Link to TEDTalk included. All language and lyrics are edited for appropriateness. Unleash the Power of Poetry in Your Classroom! Transform your English and Drama classes with our riveting hip-hop versus Shakespeare presentation! Watch your students engage as they decipher lyrics from hip-hop legends and lines from Shakespearean plays. From similes to metaphors, challenge them to identify the origin. Dive into the rhythm and meter of Shakespeare, drawing parallels to modern-day Hip-Hop. Fuel inc
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Free Speech Communications Editable Persuasive Speech Rubric
FREE! This speech & communications rubric is FULLY EDITABLE. It can be used for most any speech, however it was created for a persuasion speech. Edit it and use in a social studies, language arts, foreign language, science or reading class. It is suitable for middle and high school. A teacher could give this to students distance learning. #DistanceLearningTPTThere are seventeen categories: Topic SelectionIntroductionOrganizationBodyConclusionVocal DeliveryVisual AidTime-LimitEye ContactV
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6th - 7th
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Podcast: Listening and Reflecting Template
To incorporate the "listening" part of the "speaking and listening" standards, I started having my students listen to NPR podcasts of their choosing. I created two different handouts to accompany this activity.
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9th - 12th
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Free American Enlightenment Literature Unit Planner / 4 weeks of plans!
Sometimes the most helpful thing one teacher can give to another is experience. For this reason, I wanted to share a pacing guide for my American Enlightenment literature unit. This is one of the earliest units for my juniors, so it spirals them toward independent reading and writing. While the needs of students always adjust my pacing, this is a snapshot of what this four-week unit would look like on a 45-50 minute bell schedule. All of the resources mentioned in this free unit planner are incl
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11th - 12th
Rhetorical Appeals in Taylor Swift
Activity invites students to identify ethos, pathos, and logos in Taylor Swift's "You Belong with Me" music video. I have used this as both a classwork grade and a fun quiz!
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9th - 12th
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