Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson focuses on grade level standards that require students to identify examples of characterization as well as construct an argument. Students will identify examples of characterization in both film and text, then construct an argument on a character’s personality based on the characterization.... Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
Date Updated: June 22nd, 2023
Characterization in the Outsiders
This lesson will serve as an introductory unit covering four major types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and special occasion (extemporaneous). Students will watch videos demonstrating these four types of speeches, then collaborate to create a brief presentation on one type of their... Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
Date Updated: August 10th, 2023
Four Categories of Speeches
In this lesson, students will discuss aspects of performance anxiety when speaking in front of an audience. They will identify strategies to manage these symptoms and create a tool to help improve their confidence when speaking to a group. Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
Date Updated: September 12th, 2024
Speech and Debate
In this lesson, students will explore the differences between artists who blatantly rip off others' work and artists whose work is influenced by those who came before them. This is a conversation that remains unsettled, and there is room for nuance and debate. Students will listen to several songs and... Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
Date Updated: June 23rd, 2022
Musical Influence vs. Plagiarism
This health and media literacy lesson is intended to raise awareness of predatory advertising practices in the tobacco industry. Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
Date Updated: February 1st, 2023
Health and Media Literacy: Advertising Practices in the Tobacco Industry
This stress management lesson will challenge students' ideas about stress and its effects on the body. Students will participate in a high-pressure competitive activity, learn about good and bad stress, research and evaluate articles about stress, and create SMART goals for stress management. By the... Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
Date Updated: March 14th, 2023
Stress Management
This strategy promotes critical thinking when analyzing information sources for research purposes. A-CLAP gives students a framework for evaluating the credibility of a website, article, book, or other source. Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
November 30th, 2021
Choice Boards are an accessible and customizable way to bring differentiated instruction into any classroom. Themed activity grids can be designed with activities of varying difficulty levels and point values for students to choose from. They allow students' personal interests and preferences to be... Read more »
Created by: Adam Yeargin
February 8th, 2024
