A comprehensive handwriting improvement program for middle school students, blending print and cursive techniques using engaging academic and motivational content.

A focused close reading lesson of Chapter 5 from The Great Gatsby, focusing on the symbolism of the broken clock and Gatsby's attempts to control time, specifically scaffolded for ELL Level 2 students.

A simplified exploration of Book 6 of Homer's Odyssey, designed for WIDA Level 1-2 ELL students. The lesson focuses on key characters, basic plot sequencing, and essential vocabulary through a high-interest narrative.

A lesson analyzing Daisy Buchanan's dilemma in Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby through a modern 'Am I The Asshole' social media lens, scaffolded specifically for ELL Level 2 students.

A focused assessment on the pivotal events of Act IV in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, covering the Friar's plan and Juliet's desperate measures.

A lesson focused on Chapter 17 of Tuck Everlasting, where students analyze Miles Tuck's complex reasoning for not giving his family the spring water. Students will use transitions and textual evidence to construct a cohesive summary.

Una lección guiada de 25 minutos para estudiantes avanzados o nativos sobre cómo utilizar la evidencia del texto para respaldar respuestas, utilizando tres géneros distintos: narrativa, informativo y dramático.

A lesson centered on the standards and expectations of high school literary analysis, using a standardized rubric to guide writing and revision.

A 7th-grade narrative reading unit focused on 'The Secret of the Hollow Oak,' featuring a passage with comprehension questions and a close reading activity to build analysis skills.

Concludes the novel with Ponyboy's recovery and the realization behind his English theme. Students synthesize themes of identity and 'staying gold' through final reflections.

Focuses on the aftermath of the fire, the big rumble, and the deaths of Johnny and Dally. Students analyze theme, loss, and the cycle of violence.

Covers the turning point at the park and the boys' flight to Windrixville. Focuses on context clues, citing evidence for character decisions, and plot progression.

Introduces the social divide between Greasers and Socs, character archetypes, and the setting of 1960s Tulsa. Students focus on identifying main ideas and making initial character inferences.

In this lesson, students learn to use transitional phrases (e.g., 'subsequently', 'nevertheless', 'consequently') to connect ideas in a narrative about exploring a hidden temple.