A decodable reader and guided reading lesson focused on S-blends (sk, sl, st, sc, sw, sm) through the story of Skip the skunk's clumsy accident.

A lesson exploring the famous case of Phineas Gage to understand the connection between brain structure and personality, meeting Oregon learning standards for reading informational text.

A focused 30-minute exploration of Macbeth's moral decay and psychological collapse across Act II, Scene 2 and Act III, Scene 4. Students analyze the immediate aftermath of regicide and the public appearance of Banquo's ghost to determine if Macbeth is fit for the crown.

This lesson focuses on Chapter 4 of Frederick Douglass's narrative, analyzing how specific accounts of murder illustrate the inhumanity of slavery and the corruption of the Southern legal system. Students analyze key lines and imagery to identify Douglass's central claims about the lack of justice and value placed on enslaved lives.

An analysis of Chapter 8 'Moscow', focusing on the introduction of Uncle Anoosh and the influence of political ideology on personal identity and Marji's concept of heroism.

Students evaluate multiple viewpoints on a topic and construct a persuasive essay supported by evidence from the text.

Students analyze informational texts to extract key details and synthesize information into a coherent expository essay.

Students practice crafting narrative responses by continuing a story or changing a character's perspective based on a given text.

Students become 'Word Detectives' to decode and build simple Consonant-Vowel-Consonant words through visual blending and independent practice. This lesson reinforces phonemic awareness and early reading skills.

A multi-sensory literacy experience for early learners, using tactile objects, sounds, and smells to bring a story about a forest animal to life.

In this lesson, students learn the difference between opinion and evidence, practice identifying textual support through an interactive 'evidence hunt', and draft paragraphs that connect claims to proof.

An immersive vocabulary adventure for 3rd-5th graders focusing on context clues, word nuances, and expressive application through a voyage-themed exploration.

A lesson focusing on glued sounds -am and -an, along with trick words 'from', 'have', 'do', and 'does' for early literacy development.

A lesson focused on identifying and mastering 'heart words'—high-frequency words with irregular spelling patterns that students must learn by heart.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on Frederick Douglass's use of irony in Chapter 3 and the brutal realities of Chapter 4, including an annotated writing exemplar and homework answer key.

A lesson exploring the vital roles of minor characters in literature, teaching students to analyze how 'small' parts influence plot, theme, and character development through tiered reading and creative writing.

A bilingual resource pack designed to help high school speech students research, analyze, and structure a formal speech on Latin American issues. The materials provide scaffolding in both English and Spanish to support language learners in developing critical thinking and public speaking skills.

A leveled reading comprehension lesson based on Chapter 1 of 'Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees of Gombe'. Students practice making predictions and identifying key details about Jane's arrival in the jungle across three different learning levels.

A fun, jungle-themed introduction to reading and building CVC words through blending and segmenting sounds. Students will embark on a "Word Quest" to master short vowel sounds and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns.

Students will learn to blend and segment CVC words, identifying initial, medial, and final sounds through 'construction' themed activities.

A kindergarten lesson that teaches students how to use the conjunction 'and' to connect two reasons in an opinion sentence, featuring dog and cat themes.

A kindergarten literacy lesson focused on using the conjunction 'and' to join two reasons in an opinion sentence, featuring a safari theme. Students explore elephants and giraffes, brainstorm reasons using circle maps, and compose their own opinion statements.

A kindergarten lesson focused on using the conjunction 'and' to connect two reasons in an opinion sentence. Students will brainstorm reasons for liking nuggets or burgers using circle maps and then practice writing and drawing their own two reasons.