A 3rd-grade lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details using a 'Main Idea Mountain' theme. Students practice the 'first read' of complex texts before chunking paragraphs to summarize and find the 'big picture'.

A focused lesson on the '-dge' spelling pattern, exploring vocabulary through sentence construction and narrative writing for middle school students.

A lesson focusing on the vowel teams 'ai' and 'ay' for the long /a/ sound, following the SPIRE Level 3 progression. Students will practice identifying, reading, and spelling words with these patterns through guided instruction and independent practice.

A conclusion to the unit exploring the tragic resolution in Chapter 8. Students analyze themes of loyalty, consequence, and the ultimate failure of a corrupted American Dream.

An exploration of the contrasting settings in Chapter 2, specifically the Valley of Ashes and Myrtle Wilson's apartment. Students analyze how setting contributes to mood, characterization, and emerging themes of social decay.

An introduction to Chapter 1 of 'The Great Gatsby', focusing on Nick Carraway's point of view and the established tone. Students analyze how the narrator's perspective shapes their initial impressions of West Egg and East Egg.

An analysis of the narrative climax in Chapter 7, focusing on the various types of conflict that erupt during the confrontation at the Plaza Hotel. Students identify the turning points for the main characters.

An exploration of Gatsby's true origins revealed in Chapter 6. Students analyze the theme of illusion versus reality and the clash between 'old money' and 'new money' social worlds.

A thematic analysis of Chapter 5, centered on the reunion of Gatsby and Daisy. Students explore themes of the past, hope, and the fine line between dreams and illusions.

An analysis of Jay Gatsby's character development in Chapter 4, focusing on the tension between his self-presentation and Nick's perception. Students explore direct and indirect characterization techniques.

An investigation into the rich symbolism present in Chapter 3 during one of Gatsby's lavish parties. Students decode the meaning behind objects like the library books and the yellow car to understand the era's superficiality.

A focused lesson on identifying the topic, main idea, and supporting details in short informational texts, designed for 6th-grade students.

A final capstone lesson where students choose their own object or picture to describe and write about.

A Bluey-themed writing lesson using character-driven prompts to build descriptive sentences.

An art-themed writing lesson focusing on describing colors and creative actions.

A swimming-themed writing lesson focusing on describing textures and colors while practicing sentence structure.

Students produce their final multi-paragraph draft, focusing on indentation and neat handwriting.

Students learn to wrap up their writing with a concluding paragraph that summarizes their main ideas.

Students develop the middle section of their composition by adding facts, details, and explanations about their chosen topic.