A lesson focused on identifying main ideas and supporting details within a familiar setting: the school environment. Students analyze a descriptive passage to understand how different school spaces contribute to a community.

An in-depth look at Chapter 4: 'The Strangers' from Walter Dean Myers' memoir, focusing on identity, hidden passions, and the feeling of alienation.

A focused analysis of Chapter 8 from Flipped, exploring Bryce's internal conflict and his grandfather's growing bond with Juli through the lens of character perspective and thematic growth.

An exploration of TikTok's psychological and marketing influence, focusing on algorithmic power, social proof, and peer-driven trends through modeled annotation practices.

A focused analysis of Chapter 8 from Flipped, exploring Bryce's internal conflict and his grandfather's growing bond with Juli.

Day 10 of Unit 1: Surviving the Wilderness. Students perform a First Read of 'Hatchet' to analyze the impact of setting on conflict and finalize the resolution and theme for their Narrative EWP.

Day 9 of Unit 1: Moral Crossroads. Students perform a Close Read of 'Red Scarf Girl' to analyze the consequences of Ji-li's decision and master the grammar skill of Consistent Pronoun Use.

Day 8 of Unit 1: Facing the Dilemma. Students perform a First Read of 'Red Scarf Girl' to analyze internal conflict and begin drafting the climax of their Narrative EWP.

A 6th-grade reading comprehension lesson exploring the historical evolution of baseball from its early rules to its status as a cultural icon.

A lesson focused on evaluating student understanding of parallel narratives and dual perspectives through the lens of 'The Princess and the Pea'. Students will demonstrate how the same events are experienced differently by the Prince and the Princess.

Day 7 of Unit 1: Mastering Dialogue and Dialect. Students perform a Close Read of 'The Mighty Miss Malone' to analyze the impact of dialect and draft the first scenes of their Narrative EWP focusing on authentic speech.