Kim Wells, Online Portfolio Lesson Plans rhetorical strategies, including classical forms of argument and debate. These lesson plans reflect this, but could be used in any basic writing course. http://www.womenwriters.net/portfolio/lessonplans/
Extractions: Lesson Plans drop me an email saying specifically which file you're looking for, and I'll send you a copy. The one that gets the most attention, which is the Rose for Emily plan, I've left up here, though. :) Sorry for the hassle if I can figure out a way to get a grant for all this stuff, I'll post it all back again. English 104 "Intro to Composition and Rhetoric" at A&M, where these were used, the curriculum stresses introducing students to rhetorical strategies, including classical forms of argument and debate. These lesson plans reflect this, but could be used in any basic writing course. English 203 "Intro to Literature" or "Composition Through Literature" this course is a composition course emphasizing research skills and learning proper quotation, citation, etc. But it does this using literary texts, so it's really fun to teach. The lesson plans below are some of my favorites. A Rose For Emily lesson plan this is a really engaging activity. After students have read Faulkner's short story, I bring in handouts of this sheet, as well as a version of it on transparency. I then have them do two things the first is to pick out the places where there has been some "yellow journalism" on my part or, things that we do not know based on the story. The second thing we do, after discussing the possibility that this story "could" happen this way, is have them pick sides (prosecution/defense) and "try" Emily for the murder of Homer Barron. When I have done this lesson, the entire class has been excited, and come up with interesting and innovative ways of looking at the story. They really dig into the "facts" of Faulkner's world.
Beyond Books Teacher Door: Lesson Plans For American History lesson plans Social Studies American History After the debate, the students in the audience and the press will cast their votes for the winner. http://www.beyondbooks.com/bbteacher/lessons/indexush11.asp
Extractions: 1 day Discuss the wheelings and dealings of prominent industrialists during the Gilded Age. Have students interpret the social and political messages of political cartoons, and create their own cartoon reflecting the contributions or crimes of these leaders of industry. Have the students decide whether these men were "robbers" or "pioneers" in industry. 2. Organized Labor Investigative Report: The Labor Movement
Extractions: Contact Us Help Site Map The Association ... Lesson Plans Censorship in the Classroom It is important for young people to understand their individual rights and what they, as citizens, can do to protect these rights. In addition, young people need to understand the way in which bias and stereotyping are used by the media to influence popular opinion. In this lesson, students examine propaganda and media bias and explore a variety of banned and challenged books, researching the reasons these books have been censored. Following this research, students choose a side of the censorship issue and support their position through the development of an advertising campaign. Controversial texts are ideal pedagogical tools to foster debate and to guide the development of logical thinking skills and cooperative learning. Texts that teach students about ethnic, racial, and sexual diversity encourage understanding of human differences. By exploring controversial texts, students acquire the tools of rational thought by which they can approach, analyze, and debate controversial issues in a forum of mutual respect and understanding.
Note To The Teacher: This Versatile Lesson Plan Unit, Which Co sy; OBJECTIVES The students will 1) debate the theories of. Note to the TeacherThis versatile lesson plan unit, which compares the theories of Darwin http://web.clas.ufl.edu/users/rhatch/pages/05-SecondaryTeaching/NSF-PLANS/4-1_OR
Extractions: Zoological Philosophy SUBTOPIC: Darwin and LamarckA "Bird-Rabbit" Controversy OBJECTIVES: The students will: 1) debate the theories of Darwin and Lamarck 2) construct an extinct "critter," or one on the endangered species list 3) use an imaginary organism to simulate the concept of predator vs. prey 4) determine the diet and colors of Darwin's Finches 5) design own species of organism Background Information After years of studying a variety of organisms, Charles Darwin, in 1859, wrote The Origin of Species , which was a popular success. The initial printing sold out on the first day of publication, but Darwin's theory eventually lost some of its original popularity. Although field naturalists preserved Darwin's emphasis on the role of geographical factors on evolution, many were tempted by the theory of Lamarckism. Jean Baptist de Lamarck was a French naturalist who published Zoological Philosophy in 1809. In his view organic beings constituted a ladder of life from simplest to complex animals, with humans at the top rung. Lamarck did little in the way of explaining the origin of this ladder, but he did offer an explanation for how organisms change over time, thus turning the ladder into what we might call an escalator of being.
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Extractions: Note to the teacher: This lesson plan unit may be used for either JUNIOR or SENIOR HIGH students, depending on how advanced the students are. The first two activities, however, are recommended for JUNIOR HIGH classes. They did not prove to be stimulating enough for senior high. The entire unit is suggested for the following courses: CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, HISTORY, OR POLITICAL SCIENCE. Physicists or Philosophers? SUBTOPIC: Scientists who Created the New Physics and New Theory of the Atom OBJECTIVES: The students will: 1) trace the sequential process of the developing theories of atomic structure in the early 20th century 2) show, in historical development, how scientists "know" things, how experiments are set up and how interpretations are drawn from them 3) illustrate the successive models of the atom from the planetary model to the quantum mechanical model 4) describe, using the development of quantum theory, the manner in which scientists share information and build upon the work of each other 5) show, by the debate between particulate and continuous matter, the active process of scientific disagreement and the search for a better understanding of universal laws 6) describe the final (Einstein/Bohr) debate, and how there are different interpretations of the same sets of data
Extractions: Desertification is the process whereby non-desert lands become desert-like. It refers to changes in isolated patches of land as well as to changes in land bordering recognized deserts. Although there is much debate on the causes of the process as there is on its solution, most scientists agree that it is brought about by a mixture of both human and environmental factors. Changes in settlement patterns, increased population growth, drought , erosion, deforestation, overcultivation and overgrazing of land, are just some of the factors which contribute to it.
Extractions: Canadian Agriculture at a Glance Teacher's Kit These lessons have been designed for use with the 2001 edition of Canadian Agriculture at a Glance . They focus on secondary school curricula in the following subject areas: family studies/home economics; geography; history; and science. The lessons correspond to articles in the book's five chapters: Chapter 1: The Big Picture This activity looks at the competition between agriculture and urban development for land around urban centres and the difficulties and advantages of farming close to urban areas. The pressure to build more housing in urban areas is strong, but such development takes some of Canada's best farmland out of production permanently. Should decisions on how this land is used be left solely to the market? Students will debate the issue.
Lesson Plans - March lesson plans March 913. Unit 1 Foundations of American Government debate Topic and speakers chosen on Tuesday. Speakers make a ten minute http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/gov/LP-Mar.html
Extractions: Mar 3 Video: 30 min. 342.3 Bil: A Bill of Rights: What No Just Government Should Refuse. Group Assignment: Groups 4-5 students. Topic: If you could have just five of the Rights, which would you choose to keep? Which would you be willing to drop? Explain your reasons for each choice. Turn in Group report. Compile for a web page. Mar 6: Video: 30 min. USC: US Constitution. Pt 33: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances. Current Events: Students each bring a newspaper article on government and share them in class. News articles are kept in notebooks. Lesson Plans March 9-13 Unit 1: Foundations of American Government Chapter 4: Federalism Mon Mar 8 Tue Mar 9 Wed Mar 10 Thu Mar 11 Fri Mar 12 C4 Voc C4S2 OQ/WS Video: Constitution C4 Test Debate C4S1 Outline/Questions C4S3 OQ/WS C4 Study Guide Lab: Federalism Editorial Current Events Report Cards School Board Meeting 7 pm Mar 8, 9
Thirteen Ed Online - Original Lesson Plans Our original lesson plans are developed by Thirteen Ed Online Master Teachers. In this lesson, students will research and debate Benjamin Franklin s http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/
Extractions: In 1883, the young Willa Cather was plucked from her comfortable home in Virginia and dropped into the prairies of Nebraska, a both terrifying and exhilarating experience that became the force behind her extraordinary work. As depicted in the AMERICAN MASTERS show, Cather's novels serve as mirrors into the history and culture of pioneer life in late nineteenth century America. In this unit, students will learn to read literature with an eye toward understanding history and then create their own historical fiction. Immigrant students can also use the opportunity to examine and write about their own pioneering ways as they learn about new customs in a completely foreign culture.
Global Citizen 2000 - Environment lesson 3 debate on China?s One Child Policy; lesson 4 - Model UN Simulation on Population Relevance lesson plans Resources Results, TOP http://gc2000.rutgers.edu/GC2000/MODULES/ENVIRONMENT/reorganizing.htm
Extractions: Printer Friendly Version Reorganizing Curriculum Members: Tom Crop (Bridgewater-Raritan High School), Chris Bellotti (Hunterdon Central Regional High School), Mary Tricarico (Westfield High School), Eric Davis (Rutgers University), Elizabeth Downing (Hunterdon Central Regional High School), Keith Dennison (Hunterdon Central Regional High School), Rebecca McLelland (Perth Amboy High School)
Energy Efficiency Lesson Plans lesson plan with activities for Grades 47 debate Have volunteers participate in a debate over which gets more energy savings Human Behavior or Energy http://www.bpa.gov/Corporate/KR/ed/eelesson/homepage.htm
Extractions: Students are assigned to an Energy Team in the classroom. Students collect data in their own homes. They meet in their Energy Teams to work on science and math problems directly related to the project, and to share their findings from their home energy survey. Students will create tables, graphs and summaries of this data to be shared in a classroom presentation. Students will evaluate other Energy Teams for valid data and effective presentation. Activity I. Home Energy Survey
Extractions: Please see the following for additional Muir-inspired lesson plans for other academic subjects. More Standards-Aligned John Muir Lesson Plans Science John Muir Lesson Plans Home The John Muir Day Study Guide was prepared to help teachers commemorate John Muir Day each April 21 with their classes. California teachers are encouraged to recognize John Muir Day by statute (see below), but people all over the world celebrate John Muir's Birthday on April 21! In addition, the guide is produced with the idea that it may be used throughout the school year, integrated with a variety of curriculum topics, to set a tone of caring about our environment. It can be used outside of California as well as within, since only the fourth grade unit is California-specific. If you live outside of California, we suggest you use the Sixth Grade
NEA: It's Up For Debate! debate STRATEGY lesson plans Below are brief descriptions, with grade levels for each lesson in parentheses, of four new lesson plans; scroll down for http://www.nea.org/lessons/tt030326.html
Extractions: Select below to see your state affiliate website: -select state- AL AK AR AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY from EducationWorld.com Debates are a staple of middle and high school social studies classes. But have you ever thought about using debates at the lower grades or in math class? Education World offers debate strategies and lessons for students of all ages. Included: Debate fairy tale ethics, use four corner and inner/outer circle strategies, more! All you need to have a great classroom debate is an interesting topic such as the ones above to engage students. Well, perhaps that point could be debated but there's no debating the fact that this week's Lesson Planning article provides all the resources you need for great classroom debates. Aside from high-interest debate topics, this Education World resource provides sample debate formats, a few rules for kids to remember, a bunch of fun strategies, and a handful of great lesson ideas! DEBATE STRATEGY LESSON PLANS
Education World ® Lesson Planning: It's Up For Debate! debate lesson Plan It s Up for debate! debates are a staple of middle and high school social studies classes. But have you ever thought about using debates http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson304.shtml
Extractions: It's Up for Debate! Debates are a staple of middle and high school social studies classes. But have you ever thought about using debates at the lower grades or in math class? Education World offers five debate strategies and extra lessons for students of all ages. Included: Debate fairy tale ethics, use four corner and inner/outer circle strategies, more! All you need to have a great classroom debate is an interesting topic such as the ones above to engage students ... Well, perhaps that point could be debated but theres no debating the fact that this weeks Lesson Planning article provides all the resources you need for great classroom debates. Aside from high-interest debate topics, this Education World resource provides sample debate formats, a few rules for kids to remember, a bunch of fun strategies, and a handful of great lesson ideas!
NewsHour Extra: The Presidential Debates -- Lesson Activity (A longer lesson plan that includes the history of debates is available Remind them that the entire debate will be on the NewsHour s Vote 2004 web site http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/socialstudies/debates_sho
Extractions: Many Americans have not made up their minds about whom to vote for and the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates will help them decide. Explain to your students that often viewers react to a candidate's performance how they look and act instead of what they say. This activity is designed to help them focus on what the candidates say and then look at how the media covers the debate and the consequent effect on public opinion. (A longer lesson plan that includes the history of debates is available: Holding an in-class debate Procedure:
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Extractions: Front page Lesson Plans Language Arts General Raging Debates As we near the end of the year, tempers are hot and everyone is stressed. As students complete final assignments and tests, you may be searching for a constructive classroom activity that doesn't require a high level of planning. Consider a debate! Tackle a current event or a legal battle and you're sure to start a conversation. Before you jump in though, consider these tips from some of our T2T contributors... Karen "Maybe you could just split the group and assign them roles to play. (On the topic of "Violence in Films") One group could be actors, the other a group of concerned parents. One group could be directors, the other teens who want tighter regs; one group could be industry execs, the other a group of movie critics. Or.........try any combination of the above. Once the groups have been assigned, you could just propose a resolution that you create. Then, the debate could start from there." - Wade
93.02.06: Choose Your Path The Three Rival Brothers debate lesson Plan. Goal. Students develop their public speaking skills by arguing the cause of a rival brother in a three way http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1993/2/93.02.06.x.html
Extractions: Mary-Alice Howley I teach remedial reading at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School which is a fully integrated city school with a strong drama department, and a dedicated English department. This year with the new superintendent, middle school reform is a priority issue. However, because Betsy Ross is an established magnet school it cannot share in the federal funds, which have been made available to start new magnet schools and to instigate middle school reform. So without the benefit of outside resources the faculty at Betsy Ross is being asked to devise new scheduling matrixes and to create new curriculums to more fully coordinate the arts classes with the academic classes. I plan to use the resources of the Yale New Haven Teachers Institute to create a folk tale curriculum that could be extended to involve the reading laboratory with the fifth and sixth grade English and drama departments. Such a curriculum would meet a zeal need. Towards this end the primary goals of this unit are to foster critical thinking skills, to sharpen writing skills, and to refine public speaking skills. These goals will be met by reading fairy tales, comparing fairy tales, writing fairy tales, and telling fairy tales.
EDSITEment - All Lessons This lesson plan introduces students to allegory in the visual arts through lesson 3 The debate in the United States over the League of Nations Five http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson_index.asp
Extractions: Grade Level Subject Subcategory Quick Search All Grade Levels K-2 All Subjects Foreign Language All Subcategories Lessons Grade Posted The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson and the Growth of Party Politics Curriculum Unit overview. Changes in voting qualifications and participation, the election of Andrew Jackson, and the formation of the Democratic Partydue largely to the organizational skills of Martin Van Burenall contributed to making the election of 1828 and Jacksons presidency a watershed in the evolution of the American political system. In this unit, students analyze changes in voter participation and regional power, and review archival campaign documents reflecting the dawn of politics as we know it during the critical years from 1824 to 1832.
