A lesson focused on the art of writing sincere thank-you letters, covering the essential components and the emotional impact of expressing gratitude.

In this lesson, students practice identifying the main idea and supporting details in non-fiction texts about natural disasters. They will use a graphic organizer to map out the structure of a passage about earthquakes.

A fast-paced, interactive game where students become 'Sensory Spies' to track down descriptive language in high-interest short story snippets. Students compete to identify sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures hidden within case files.

An analysis of Kimberly Tyson's 'The Value of Being Confused' focusing on how the author uses perspective to reframe confusion as a learning tool. Includes vocabulary development, collaborative discussion, and creative choice-based assessment.

An analysis of character traits through the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa, focusing on how extraordinary circumstances reveal inner qualities.

A comprehension assessment focused on the initial chapters of 'Flipped' by Wendelin Van Draanen, exploring dual perspectives, character motivations, and key plot points between Bryce and Juli.

A lesson focused on identifying misinformation and disinformation through short case studies, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about spotting digital red flags.

A comprehensive collection of 10 word search puzzles focusing on commonly confused words (homophones and near-homophones). Designed to improve vocabulary recognition and spelling through engaging "Case File" themed activities.

Students research a Greek deity to argue whether they embody 'Heroic' or 'Monstrous' qualities using textual evidence and perspective analysis. The lesson focuses on CCSS standards for summarizing, analyzing word choice, and identifying narrative perspective.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of William Kamkwamba's memoir about building a windmill in Malawi.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of the dual-narrative memoir about a life-changing pen pal relationship.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Reyna Grande's memoir about her journey from Mexico to the United States.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Trevor Noah's memoir about growing up in apartheid-era South Africa.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Ji-Li Jiang's memoir about the Cultural Revolution in China.

An exploration of the first five chapters of Esperanza Rising, focusing on the dramatic shift from luxury to labor and the beginning of Esperanza's migration journey.

A comprehensive set of vocabulary-building puzzles focused on essential ELA academic terms, covering literary elements, figurative language, rhetorical devices, and more.