ELA Language, Speaking & Listening

SL.11-12.4 Language, Speaking & Listening resources

Find free, ready-to-teach resources aligned to SL.11-12.4. Designed for the Common Core English Language Arts set index.

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SL.11-12.4 | Language, Speaking & Listening

Grades 11-12

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.

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Balancing Act: Tradeoffs in frogs, humans, and other animals

Grades

9-12

Students will follow in the soggy footsteps of scientists wading through ponds at night to record frogs as they learn about biological tradeoffs that connect humans to horses to frogs. Along the way, they'll decide which male a female frog should choose as a mate, based on analysis of call performance.

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Lesson 2

In Lesson 2, students will present their findings on trade-offs and performance thresholds, making sure their reasoning is clear and logical. This helps them practice effective communication and presentation skills.

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2 lessons and 4 supporting media items.

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Lesson 1

Life is full of tradeoffs

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You Can't Have It All: Biologists Explain Tradeoffs in Life

Lesson 2

Who will be the next top frog?

Supporting videos

Tradeoffs in the Love Language of Frogs

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Supporting videos

“Balancing Act” Unit Trailer: Free lessons about tradeoffs in life

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Teacher Report | "Balancing Act: Tradeoffs in frogs, humans, and other animals"

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Unit

Hybrid Zones: Evolution's Testing Grounds

Grades

8-12

Students will learn that hybrids are not flukes—they’re commonly found in the wild and our grocery stores! By playing and reflecting on Foraging Frenzy (a research-inspired memory game) students will appreciate how climate change affects species ranges and the direction of evolution.

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Lesson 3

Students present their findings on how traits affect survival in different environments, ensuring clarity and logical flow.

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3 lessons and 4 supporting media items.

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