A two-day lesson where students analyze branding strategies and write an informative essay comparing the marketing tactics of Nike and Hershey's using multiple sources.
A lesson on the fundamentals of professional email writing, focusing on structure, tone, and clarity for middle grade students.
A creative writing lesson where students step into Clover's perspective to write a heartfelt eulogy for Boxer, focusing on the tragic betrayal of the working class by the pigs.
A data tracking and assessment suite for Chapter 1 of Prisoner B-3087, focusing on reading comprehension types and writing conventions.
A comprehensive review of 7th-grade grammar concepts including phrases, clauses, sentence types, verbals, mood, voice, and punctuation using a structural construction theme.
A comprehensive reading and assessment lesson exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney, from his humble beginnings on a Missouri farm to the creation of a global entertainment empire.
A comprehensive study unit for the chapter 'The Stranger' from Walter Dean Myers' memoir Bad Boy, focusing on identity, alienation, and the power of literature.
A creative writing lesson focused on retelling or creating original fairy tales from two distinct character perspectives, emphasizing narrative structure and character voice.
An introductory lesson focusing on the literary device of imagery and the thematic contrast between Celeste's home in Chile and her new life in Maine. Students analyze how the author uses sensory details to convey the emotional weight of exile and adaptation.
Sixth lesson in the sequence, focusing on identifying and dividing syllables ending in the 'consonant-le' pattern in academic vocabulary.
Fifth lesson in the sequence, focusing on synthesizing VC/CV and V/CV patterns to divide 3-syllable academic vocabulary.
Fourth lesson in the sequence, focusing on identifying and dividing the V/CV (open syllable) pattern in academic vocabulary.
A scaffolded lesson designed to help students reflect on a pivotal moment of change. It includes a graphic organizer and a drafting sheet with heavy sentence starters to support narrative writing.
A lesson centered on the historic marathon record-breaking event, focusing on reading comprehension through 'Wh' questions and understanding the evolution of athletic performance.
A lesson focused on identifying and analyzing four common text structures (sequence, problem/solution, comparison, and cause/effect) using content about how brains work.
Third lesson in the sequence, focusing on identifying and dividing the VC/CV (closed syllable) pattern in academic vocabulary.