A vocabulary lesson focusing on eight high-level words aligned with the school's core values: Challenge, Honor, Adapt, Understand, and Grow. Students engage with definitions, synonyms, and context clues.
A lesson designed to help students identify 'Right There' questions in text and use specific marking strategies (starring, underlining, and highlighting) to locate evidence directly within the passage.
A strategy-focused lesson teaching students three specific ways to collect text evidence (notetaking, annotating, and underlining) to improve performance on standardized tests, including a practice passage about monarch butterflies.
A comprehensive English 1 EOC-aligned lesson focusing on literary analysis, evidence-based questioning, and argumentative writing strategies. Students analyze a high-stakes literary excerpt and practice the specific question types found on the Texas state exam.
A practice assessment focused on revising and editing skills for the Texas English 1 EOC, featuring a passage on environmental conservation. Students will practice sentence combining, clarity, and grammatical corrections in a STAAR-aligned format.
A high-energy, interactive lesson for 95 middle school students focused on ASCA standard B-SMS 1. Students explore the link between school belonging and attendance through a movement-based "Human Map" and real-time digital polling.
A supportive resource set designed for middle schoolers navigating the loss of a pet. Includes a counselor's guide for small group sessions, a set of reflective journal prompts, and an individual worksheet focused on coping strategies.
A high-flying exploration of kites that integrates long 'i' phonics patterns and multisyllabic decoding strategies for upper elementary and middle school students.
A test-prep strategy lesson focused on the critical skill of reading and following multi-step directions on standardized tests. Students learn specific strategies like numbering steps and paraphrasing directions before applying them to a tricky reading activity.
A multi-sensory lesson for 6th-grade emergent bilinguals that uses "The Dirt Book" to explore poetry structure and the underground ecosystem, culminating in a hands-on "dirt dessert" activity.
A fun, reflective end-of-year activity for 9th graders to document their experiences across all subjects and social life.
A high-stakes station-based escape room where students apply English 2 inferencing TEKS to solve a noir-style mystery. Students analyze dialogue, visual clues, and literary devices to crack the code.
A core simulation lesson where students manage a $10,000 portfolio over four weeks, reacting to market news and tracking their gains or losses.
A comprehensive coaching package for parents of middle school twins to foster morning independence, reduce conflict, and manage irritability through structured interventions and scripted communication.
A comprehensive review of the RACE writing strategy, focusing on analyzing author's purpose and figurative language through guided instruction and highly-scaffolded practice.
Students explore the 'Valley of Ashes' in Chapter 2 of *The Great Gatsby*, analyzing its symbolic function and the real-world environmental science of coal ash. They will begin designing a bioremediation plan to 'reclaim' the valley, mirroring themes of social restoration.
An investigation into the Boston Tea Party, focusing on identifying main ideas and evidence within primary and secondary accounts of the 1773 protest.
A supportive lesson focused on easing school-re-entry anxiety and providing concrete strategies for students transitioning back after a break.
A Tier 3 intensive counseling session focusing on self-advocacy skills for students managing anxiety. Students learn to identify their needs, overcome 'Worry Walls,' and communicate effectively with trusted adults using a structured 'Support Blueprint.'
The culminating unit project where students 'remix' a real or realistic emotional reaction into a thoughtful response. Students analyze the impact of their choice on themselves and others.
Guides students through a deep personal reflection on their emotional triggers and body signals. Students analyze a specific past experience to build self-awareness and prepare for the culminating project.
Focuses on the creation of a personal 'Strategy Toolbox.' Students explore and practice specific emotional regulation techniques like deep breathing, physical space, and cognitive reframing.
Introduces the concept of emotional reactions versus intentional responses through scenario analysis and peer discussion.