A comprehensive lesson on crafting effective concluding paragraphs, focusing on restating thesis statements, summarizing main points without adding new info, and achieving the ideal length of 4-6 sentences.

Students research an influential Black icon and argue for their recognition through a national holiday. This lesson focuses on research skills, thesis development, and the Short Constructed Response (SCR) format.

A 9th grade English research project where students research an iconic Black figure and create a 5-slide persuasive presentation highlighting their legacy and impact.

An 8th-grade lesson focusing on Chapter 12 of *Persepolis*, exploring themes of sacrifice and loss through visual analysis and explanatory writing. students will analyze character perspectives and the impact of war on identity.

A comprehensive guide to building strong opinion paragraphs using the OREO method, designed with visual supports for 6th-grade special education students.

A fast-paced 30-minute lesson where students learn to identify and cite specific textual evidence from informational texts using the 'Case File' investigative method.

A modified introduction to Sandra Cisneros's 'The House on Mango Street,' focusing on Esperanza's identity, her neighborhood, and key character relationships through simplified vignettes and visual aids.

A resource kit for teachers to track and support student progress across three distinct tiers of mastery, specifically tailored for Narrative Writing skills.

An introductory lesson to the novel 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet', focusing on the historical setting of the Panama Hotel and initial character impressions through an anticipation guide and guided reading.