A comprehensive middle school lesson focused on digital literacy, teaching students to identify bias, evaluate website credibility, and summarize information ethically through a detective-themed investigation.

In this lesson, students will practice synthesizing information from an informational text and a poem. They will learn to identify shared themes and contrasting perspectives to develop a comprehensive understanding of the aging process.

A lesson focused on identifying, comparing, and contrasting first- and third-person points of view in literature. Students will analyze how the narrator's perspective influences the reader's experience.

An engaging 40-minute lesson on diction analysis for 7th grade students, focusing on how word choice creates tone and mood using a 'Word Alchemy' theme.

A 10-minute mini-lesson exploring the relationship between central ideas and supporting details using the relatable context of TikTok algorithms and social media feeds.

A scientific approach to character and theme analysis for 5th and 6th graders, where students act as lead researchers in a high-tech literary lab.

An 8th-grade ELA lesson on personal narratives, focusing on sensory details, reflection, and chronological order through mentor texts and guided drafting. Students will learn to turn personal memories into impactful stories.

A focused practice session on identifying relevant textual evidence and correctly formatting direct quotes using lead-ins and punctuation within an opinion essay context.

A lesson focused on mastering the art of the introductory paragraph in opinion writing, specifically focusing on hooks, topic introduction, and thesis statements.

A focused reading comprehension lesson on Chapter 7 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', covering the team's mission to Big Al's Junk Palace and June's character development.

A deep dive into Chapters 5 and 6 of The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King, focusing on Jack's mysterious dreams, the arrival of the King Wretch, and the shifting atmosphere in Wakefield.

A reading comprehension set for Chapters 5 and 6 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King' (Book 3), featuring short answer and multiple choice questions.

A reading comprehension lesson focused on Chapter 5 of "The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King", using simplified language and visual aids to support diverse learners.

This lesson explores how poets use words with multiple meanings (polysemy) to create depth, irony, and ambiguity in their writing. Students will act as 'poetry sleuths' to uncover hidden layers in various verses.

A comprehensive ELA lesson for 8th graders focusing on the craft of personal narrative. Students explore mentor texts, develop sensory writing skills, and draft reflective stories through a vintage explorer-themed 'Journal Journey.'

A 30-minute exploration of Homer's epic poems, the oral tradition of Ancient Greece, and the universal structure of the Hero's Journey as seen through Achilles, Odysseus, and modern storytelling.

A comprehensive exploration of the twelve Olympian gods through the lens of character archetypes, helping students understand how these ancient figures represent universal human traits.

This lesson introduces nine essential Greek myths through detailed summaries and visual storytelling, helping students identify key themes and narrative structures in classical mythology.

A lesson focusing on vocabulary building and mastering the use of commas with non-essential clauses, using examples related to global literature and science.

A collection of resources designed for 6th-grade readers who love high-stakes adventure and survival stories. This lesson focuses on curated book recommendations and the specific vocabulary needed to describe the challenges of the wild.

An advanced 8th-grade ELA lesson exploring the intersection of Filipino and American identities through personal narrative. Students analyze the immigrant experience, master advanced vocabulary via a 'Quiz Bee,' and draft narratives that bridge their cultural heritage with their current journey.

A grammar lesson focused on identifying and using noun, adjective, and adverb phrases in complex and 'tricky' contexts. Students act as 'Syntax Sleuths' to solve linguistic puzzles.

A multi-day lesson series using a comprehensive slideshow to guide students through the reading of 'The Fog Test,' including vocabulary acquisition, literary analysis, and thematic reflection.

A comprehensive research project where students explore the life, habitat, and unique behaviors of capybaras while developing informational writing and citation skills.

A high-octane 60-minute review session focused on refining paragraph architecture for 7th grade students, emphasizing evidence integration, context for quotes, and paragraph unity. Students will use excerpts from the ELA Interim Assessment to construct sophisticated literary and informational analysis paragraphs using the ANEZiZoNEZiZo structure.