A lesson focused on identifying and mapping the key elements of a story's plot using Freytag's Pyramid structure.

A pre-reading exploration of Jamaica Kincaid's 'Girl' focusing on the rhythmic syntax of stream of consciousness and the cultural landscape of mid-20th century Antigua. Students analyze visual cues of Antiguan life and learn about the unique structural choices that define the story's voice.

A scaffolded approach to argumentative writing using the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework and simplified structures to help students build persuasive essays about school-related debates.

This lesson breaks down the complex components of an argumentative essay into manageable structural parts, focusing on the 5-paragraph model, the introduction triad (Hook, Bridge, Thesis), and the essential trio of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER). Students also learn how to address opposing viewpoints through counter-claims and rebuttals.

Resources for mastering comparative writing, including rubrics and organizers for subject analysis.

A collection of tools to help students and teachers evaluate narrative writing through clear criteria and student-friendly goals.

A deep dive into the complex web of relationships and motivations in Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'. Students will trace connections between characters to understand how personal grudges fueled the Salem Witch Trials.

A short lesson covering the climax and resolution of the poem 'Casey at the Bat'. Students analyze the crowd's reaction, Casey's changing attitude, and the final strikeout.

A focused study of The Crucible Acts 1 and 4, using simplified scripts to explore character motivation, the spread of hysteria, and the ultimate choice between life and integrity.

A collection of three non-fiction reading fluency passages and a tracking guide designed for 7th-grade students reading at a 5th-grade level, focusing on meaningful phrasing and expression.

A comprehensive guide to high-level revision and editing, focusing on sentence effectiveness, parallel structure, and eliminating fragments or run-ons. Students learn to refine their writing with the precision of a professional editor.

An introduction to the characters and escalating tensions in Act 1 of The Crucible, focusing on identifying individual motives and the power dynamics within Salem. Designed with scaffolding for bilingual learners.

The final stage where students engage in peer review, use a revision checklist, and evaluate their work against a comprehensive rubric.