English 9 · Week 19 · Argument and Evidence
Speaking Up
Students present a claim and evidence clearly, with a logical line of reasoning and appropriate eye contact and volume.
- Students will
- Students present a claim and evidence clearly, with a logical line of reasoning and appropriate eye contact and volume.
- SEL skill
- Manage nerves while presenting to a group
- What it looks like
- Students manage nerves and build confidence speaking to a group.
- Content focus
- Presenting claims clearly and concisely
- Format
- Group roles share
Self-management
Self-management means managing your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors so you can reach your goals. More self-management activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- SL.9-10.4: Speaking and Listening, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 4
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.9 Presenting
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Effective Expression
- Works with: Speaking and listening
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 9, Unit 3: Dreams and Aspirations
- HMH Collections Grade 9, Collection 2: The Struggle for Freedom
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More self-management activities for English 9
- Building Tension Self-managementStudents analyze how an author's choices about structure and time create tension and suspense.
- A Poem of Resilience Self-managementStudents write a short poem using precise words, imagery, and a shift.
- Revision Is Growth Self-managementStudents strengthen writing through revising and editing, focusing on purpose and audience.
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