The resolution of Jackson's journey and the culminating creative project. Reading chapters 41-52.

Tensions rise and truths are revealed in chapters 31-40.

Deepening mysteries and family secrets in chapters 21-30.

Jackson struggles with his family's financial situation as he reads chapters 11-20.

Introduction to Jackson and the return of Crenshaw. Reading chapters 1-10.

A comprehensive 50-question assessment designed to evaluate student readiness for 6th grade across Reading, Math, Science, and Writing. includes multiple question formats and a detailed answer key.

A lesson on the structure of a 5-paragraph argumentative essay using a 'Case File' theme, designed for middle school students to master logical organization and evidence-based writing.

A targeted lesson for 7th-grade students, particularly those with IEP writing goals, focusing on the mechanics of MLA in-text citations and quote integration using a highly visual, step-by-step approach.

An introductory lesson on creative writing that explores the differences between prose and poetry, defines plot and theme, and introduces literary devices like metaphors.

A lesson focused on Odysseus's return to Ithaca, designed specifically for ELL students. Includes vocabulary building through matching and sentence frames to support language acquisition and comprehension of the epic's climax.

Students explore Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' through a side-by-side comparison of the original text and an 8th-grade adapted version. The lesson focuses on mood, vocabulary, and how language choices impact the reader's experience.

A summative assessment package focused on middle school ELA standards (RL.6/RI.6) through the lens of a persuasive text regarding NASA funding and its historical impact.