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  • Reading CCSS for H/SS 6-8
    • RH.6-8.1 Cite Specific Textual Evidence
    • RH.6-8.2 Determine the Central Idea and Summarize
    • RH.6-8.3 Identify Key Steps in a Process
    • RH.6-8.4 Determine the Meaning of Words and Phrases
    • RH.6-8.5 Determine Text Structure
    • 6-8.6 Identify Author's Point of View and Purpose
    • RH.6-8.7 Integrate Visual Information
    • RH.6-8.8 Distinguish Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment
    • RH.6-8.9 Analyze Primary vs. Secondary Source
    • RH.6-8.10 Read Grade-Appropriate Texts
  • Writing CCSS for H/SS 6-8
    • WHST.6-8.1 Write Arguments
    • WHST.6-8.2 Write Informative/Explanatory Texts
    • WHST.6-8.4 Write with Development, Organization, and Style
    • WHST.6-8.5 Planning, Revising, Editing, And Rewriting
    • WHST.6-8.6 Produce and Publish Writing With Technology
    • WHST.6-8.7 Conduct Short Research Projects
    • WHST.6-8.8 Gather Relevant Information
    • WHST.6-8.9 Draw Evidence From Informational Texts
    • WHST.6-8.10 Write Routinely
  • Speaking/Listening CCSS for 6-8
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.1 Collaborative Discussions
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.2 Interpret/Analyze Diverse Media
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.3 Delineate Speaker's Argument and Claims
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.4 Present Claims and Findings
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.5 Include Multimedia and Visual Components
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.6 Adapt Speech to Context and Task
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The Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.4
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.


General Resources
  • Simple Rubrics for Speaking and Listening Activities
  • Give a Clear and Focused Presentation
  • Great Presentations

Socratic Seminars
  • Socratic Seminars Explained (ReadWriteThink)
  • Socratic Seminars (Teaching Channel)

Debates
  • Topics and Resources for Middle School Debate
  • Read, Discuss, Debate:  Evaluating Arguments (Teaching Channel)
  • Pick a Side Activity (Teaching Channel)
  • Using Tournament Brackets to Debate Academic Questions (New York Times)
  • Four Corner Debates (Education World)
  • Deliberation in the Classroom Lessons and Issues
  • Videos:   and  
  • Videos:  Why We Need Democratic Debate and
  • General Debate Resources
    National Association for Urban Debate Leagues
    Debate Central
    NFL Middle School Resources  
    Middle School Public Debate Program
    Chicago Debate League
    iDebate.org
  • Great Resources for Debate Topics
       http://www.procon.org
       http://www.usnews.com/debate-club
       http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate
       http://dbp.idebate.org/en/index.php/Welcome_to_Debatepedia%21   
       http://idebate.org/debatabase
       http://www.middleschooldebate.com/topics/topicresearch.htm#homework
       http://www.publicagenda.org/pages/discussion-starters

Lessons Incorporating Debate
  • France and the Headscarves Debate (Facing History)
  • Debating Gun Control (Discovery Education)
  • Debating Restrictions on Broadcasted Speech (National Constitution Center)
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