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.

An introductory lesson on similes and metaphors using a detective-themed 'Comparison Code' to help students identify and understand figurative language.

A assessment-focused lesson covering the historical impact of Tuberculosis as detailed in 'That Wealth Never Warded Off', focusing on the theme that disease transcends social class.

A fast-paced 10-minute workshop on mastering the synthesis introduction and thematic body organization, designed for 10th grade students bridging the gap to AP Language.

A focused lesson on the first step of the EmPOWER writing method, teaching students how to analyze writing prompts to determine the required number of parts for their response.

A hands-on mystery writing and logic lesson where students analyze evidence and use deductive reasoning to solve 'The Case of the Missing Mascot'. Students will learn the difference between observation and inference while building a persuasive case against a suspect.

A comprehensive scope and sequence for teaching phonological awareness to secondary ELLs, focusing on multisyllabic academic vocabulary and phoneme manipulation.

A focused lesson on building thesis statements using the Topic + Claim + Reasons formula, specifically designed for 1:1 instructional settings.

In this lesson, students will define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for their essay writing process, specifically focusing on the 5-paragraph structure and MLA citation requirements.

A high-interest, low-readability (Hi-Lo) lesson centered on a contemporary fantasy story. Students analyze literary devices like symbolism, irony, and imagery to uncover themes of self-acceptance and the dangers of external validation.

A comprehensive ELL lesson focused on mastering Tier 2 vocabulary through context clues and improving writing through editing and proofreading. Students explore an urban mystery while developing essential language skills.

A lesson focused on character analysis for the novel 'The Devil's Arithmetic' by Jane Yolen, utilizing doodle-style visual note-taking to explore character traits and relationships.

A grammar and mechanics lesson focused on proofreading technical descriptions of famous inventions. Students identify and correct errors in spelling, capitalization, and verb tenses.

An introductory lesson to Jane Yolen's 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' focusing on character analysis and contrasting historical settings with 'Number the Stars.'

The resolution of the mystery surrounding Herman E. Calloway and the stones, focusing on themes of legacy, belonging, and hope.

Bud's trek toward Grand Rapids, his encounter with Lefty Lewis, and his first introduction to the world of jazz musicians.

Follow Bud's journey to the library and Hooverville, exploring the social realities of the Great Depression and the importance of community.