Bridge Builders Slides
A dynamic instructional slide deck themed around bridge building to teach 7th graders about linking words and logical transitions. Includes categories for addition, contrast, and cause/effect, along with crucial punctuation rules.
Connection Construction Worksheet
A multi-part writing worksheet where 7th-grade students practice selecting, punctuating, and writing with sophisticated linking words using a 'structural construction' metaphor. Updated to fit on fewer pages and improve writing line spacing.
Logical Links Anchor Chart
A high-contrast visual anchor chart for classroom display, categorizing transitions into Addition, Contrast, and Cause/Effect. Redesigned to fit perfectly on a single page with improved readability.
Connection Construction Answer Key
A teacher-facing answer key for the Connection Construction Worksheet, providing correct answers for matching, sample rewrites for complex sentences, and a grading checklist for the creative writing section. Optimized to fit on a single page.
Bridge Inspection Exit Ticket
A quick-assessment exit ticket for the Bridge Builders lesson, designed with two tickets per page to save paper. Students demonstrate their ability to connect complex ideas using transitions and identify logical categories. Now includes a teacher answer key.
Bridge Builders Lesson Plan
A comprehensive teacher-facing lesson plan for the Bridge Builders unit. It provides a 60-minute instructional sequence, including a hook, direct instruction using slides, guided practice, independent worksheet work, and an exit ticket assessment.
