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A Lesson Before Dying – Journaling

April 11, 2013October 27, 2013 by admin

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Journaling about Reading Keeping a journal as they read helps prepare students for more engaging discussion and elaborated writing. When they have thought deeply about key issues and written words, phrases and sentences to record those thoughts, students are more likely to speak up with confident and write with authority.…

Argumentation versus Persuasion

October 3, 2012October 3, 2012 by admin

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Check out this discussion thread on English Companion Ning which includes Carol S's distinction, as well as a list of quality resources to teach this key kind of writing and meet Common Core Standards for English Language Arts. Written by Carol S Argue = change what the readers THINK Persuade…

Observing 2012 Presidential Debates

October 1, 2012October 24, 2012 by admin

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Have you seen this resource from Frank Baker? He acknowledges that the conten is somewhat dated, the basic elements still are useful in its updated format. Take a look and adapt to your setting. OBSERVING PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES I used it with success during the 2008 election season. It proved to…

Generating Thesis to Express Emotional Response

December 1, 2011September 9, 2013 by admin

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Writing - Generate Thesis Sometimes it is helpful for students to be released to express their emotional responses to literature. Being objective is tough and writing personally can be a step to writing more objectively. Anyway, whatever words, phrases, or images the writers choose to use reveals their attitudes toward…

A Lesson before Dying – Essay Assignment – Ethics

November 8, 2011September 7, 2013 by admin

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Ethics in Literature Asking students to consider the ethics of a character can open discussions that challenge values, beliefs, and attitude that motivate behavior. For some students, these discussions may be uncomfortable if they cause the students to consider their own reasons for acting, but such assignments also may…

Outline for Student Congress – Parliamentary Debate

November 8, 2011December 19, 2011 by admin

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Many countries around the world conduct civil discussions in their legistlative bodies using Parliamentary Procedure. This also is true about business, social, and religious organizations. Students who understand the basics of parliamentary procedure often find themselves moving up into leadership positions in the schools, churches, and social groups. As important…

Student Congress Bill Instructions

November 8, 2011December 16, 2011 by admin

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Learning to listen critically and to respond responsibly to controversial issues are skills especially useful in a democratic socieity. Student Congress provides a venue for students to practice both these skills. This handout with Student Congress Bill Instructions is one you can adopt or adapt for use with your students. …

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