Hot Topics Class Discussion Assignment

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Total Pages: 48 pages
Answer Key: Rubric only
Teaching Duration: N/A
File Size: 2 MB
File Type: PDF

Use this no-prep Hot Topics Class Discussion Assignment to engage your students in current issues and events. This oral presentation assignment can be used with any type of non-fiction text, news broadcast, documentary, or video on any topic in the content areas, e.g., Science, Math, History, Geography, World News. Teachers are provided with a gradual release framework (I Do, We Do, You Do) to scaffold this assignment for students. Use this assignment to foster quality academic discussions in your classroom.

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Assignment Contains:

• A detailed teacher lesson plan explaining how to use this strategy in guided practice - modelled, shared and independent.
• Sample Hot Topics
• Assignment Sheet
• Graphic Organizers
• Assessment Options (Levels & Points)
• Step-by-step student instructions 
• Print & Digital Formats 

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

✅ Versatile & Easy to Use – Works with any hot topic
✅ Print & Digital Formats – Includes PDFs & Google Slides™ for 1:1 classrooms
✅ Gradual Release Model – Scaffolded lesson plan to guide students
✅ Built-In Assessment Tools – Includes a rubric and points-based grading

Teacher Feedback

1. "LOVE this! My students constantly discuss hot topics in class and I love using this to bring it into practical use and research.
2. "Thanks for the assignment! It is a fantastic way to keep the kids informed of the current events while hitting curriculum expectations!"
3. “Great product for use in any class! Easy to use!”
4. "Great resource! I can't wait to use this for my Social Skills class as a way to get my students talking!"