This week, the U.S. Senate surprised everyone by unanimously passing a bill that would eliminate our switching of clocks back-and-forth…
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Mister Rogers & Tools of Rhetoric
When you think of Mister Rogers, what words come to mind?Kind? Yes.Nurturing? Of course.Master of debate? Wait…what?
Brainstorming Solutions (Free Handouts)
New(ish) teacher Kelli was wondering this week how to help her middle schoolers slow down and gather their thoughts before…
Trophy Syndrome
Last week’s launch of the NFL season provides a timely and compelling way to excite your students about the tools…
Your Argument is Invalid
After spending a few too many hours fine-tuning my new Common Core-aligned argument writing materials, my brain cells entered that…
Fill the Toolbox
Common Core is in love with argumentation. Thumb through the CCSS and you’ll see that wily little Argument knocked out…
Fallacies of Argumentation (Spock to the Hand)
We all know that teens love to argue. Give ‘em the right topic and the room’s temperature will rise as…