A hands-on lesson for first graders to identify and divide multisyllabic words with two closed syllables using the VC/CV pattern. Students will learn to spot the "vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel" pattern to decode longer words.

A review lesson for ELL students focused on recalling key characters and events from Books 1-5 of The Odyssey after a school break.

A creative writing lesson focused on the ethics of time, accountability, and interpersonal respect through a narrative reflection on a missed opportunity.

A 10-15 minute introductory lesson for 9th-grade students on navigating the information ecosystem, focusing on the differences between books, databases, and websites.

A mini-lesson for a 6th-grade resource room ELA class focusing on Auggie's character traits and his development throughout the first month of school in the novel 'Wonder'. This lesson uses a space-exploration theme and provides high levels of scaffolding.

Students synthesize the entire novel's events, including the final chapter and afterword, to identify themes and analyze the resolution of the plot.

Students examine the setting's impact on the plot and synthesize details from Annemarie's encounter with the soldiers in the woods.

Students analyze character growth and the impact of point of view as Annemarie takes on a dangerous mission in chapters 13 and 14.

Focusing on chapters 11 and 12, students analyze plot elements and practice synthesizing information to summarize the escape to the boat.