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

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 lesson focused on helping 3rd grade ESL students master the use of 'to be' verbs in present (is, are) and past (was, were) tenses using relatable nouns and pronouns.

A phonics lesson focused on decoding 2-syllable VCV words with open and closed syllables, set against a retro-futuristic solar system theme.

A lesson focusing on character analysis and trait identification in Peter Pan Chapters 1-8. Includes a character quiz and assessment tools.

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.

Explore the distinct personalities of Neverland's inhabitants in Chapter 7 of Peter Pan, focusing on identifying evidence-based character traits.

A reading comprehension lesson focused on Chapter 3 of Peter Pan, where students explore character traits, feelings, and key plot points using visual supports.

In this lesson, 4th-grade students will read two distinct short stories and compare their key elements: characters, setting, and plot. They will use a graphic organizer to identify similarities and differences, deepening their understanding of how authors build narratives.

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

Students focus on transitions and logical flow as they move from planning to drafting their full persuasive essay.

Students dive into types of evidence (stats, anecdotes, expert quotes) and learn how to address counterarguments effectively.

Students learn to craft a strong thesis statement and organize their main points using an Argument Architect graphic organizer.

Students explore the purpose of persuasive writing, analyze a mentor text to identify the author's claim, and distinguish between facts and opinions.

A fluency-focused lesson designed to improve reading rate and pacing through repeated readings of a contemporary news article about urban environmentalism.

This lesson provides students with rigorous literary analysis practice modeled after the IAR assessment. Students will read a complex literary passage and respond to multi-part evidence-based questions and a prose constructed response.

A set of visual supports designed to help 3rd-grade students engage in meaningful academic conversations during EL Education Module 3 lessons. Includes a desktop conversation mat and a set of cue cards with specific sentence stems for peer interaction.