Print or present double-elimination battle brackets to engage students in classroom debates. Boost opinion writing skills using the included sentence starter prompts as students decide between this or that. Create your own brackets with the included worksheets and Google Slides templates. This resource is great for elementary school teachers who need an easy-to-use introductory activity for early mornings, before writing lessons, or to fill extra time at the end of the day. You can even use battle brackets for class rewards!
 
Check out the contents of this Yearlong Bundle of Battle Brackets:
✏️ 96 Battle Brackets
PDF Worksheets (B&W)
Google Slides (Color)
✏️ 16 Question Prompts
✏️ Blank Double Elimination Bracket Worksheet
✏️ Editable Google Slides Template
 
➡️ View the preview to see the entire list of topics. These ready-to-use activities will strengthen students’ writing, speaking, and social skills. 
 
Hear about these Double Elimination Battle Brackets from educators like you!
⭐️ “Mondays are Battle Bracket Days in my classroom. Students love coming to school to debate their favorite things. I’ve noticed improvements in students’ opinion writing as they support their statements with reasons.”
⭐️ “I use Battle Brackets as a reward. Students can present their own brackets to the class after earning points in our classroom management system.”
⭐️ “My students loved making their own brackets.”
⭐️ “The discussion questions take this fun activity to the next level.”
 
Use these This or That Battle Brackets in so many ways!
✅ Print or present a variety of battle brackets and have students support their choices with reasons.
✅ Engage students in fun activities while building academic skills with the discussion and written response prompts.
✅ Choose your favorite topics and create additional slides and worksheets relating to your students’ interests and class content.
 
Find answers to your questions about these Editable Battle Brackets:
✋ Why should I choose this resource?
The accompanying writing prompts and discussion questions build academic skills. The easy-to-print worksheets mirror the colorful slides. The included templates allow you (or your students) to create custom brackets.
✋ Which grades will benefit the most from using this resource?
Students in 2nd-5th grades will enjoy the included categories. Edit the Google Slides templates to create your own battle bracket worksheets and presentations.
✋ How can I use this resource in my classroom?
Present one or two battle brackets each week. Use this activity to energize your class. Start the day with an engaging debate or fill extra time before dismissal. Show the digital version on a classroom screen while students fill out the accompanying paper worksheet at their desks. Encourage them to support their opinions with reasons. Print the blank version and slide it inside a page protector. Have students store this page in a binder so they can use it again and again!
 
Incorporate battle brackets into your classroom today! Engage students in meaningful debates, strengthen their opinion writing, and build academic skills—all while having fun. With printable worksheets, customizable templates, and versatile discussion prompts, this resource offers a creative way to spark student interest in any subject. 
 
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