A series of word study materials covering advanced derivational relations, specifically focusing on Latin and Greek roots, assimilated prefixes, and complex suffixes.
A multi-day literary analysis sequence on Ayn Rand's Anthem. Students track how totalitarian rules, linguistic controls, and symbolic motifs of light and dark construct the dystopian setting in Chapter 1, and analyze how individualist themes develop through plot, character relationships, and forbidden scientific discovery in Chapter 2.
A deep dive into characterization in Langston Hughes's classic short story 'Thank You, M'am' using the STEAL method. Students will analyze Roger and Mrs. Jones through collaborative stations, close reading, and presentation-led instruction.
A two-page printable teacher guide containing lesson objectives, an instructional pacing guide, facilitation tips for the stations, and a complete answer key for the student worksheet.
An engaging and structured novel study sequence for Lois Lowry's 'The Giver', tailored for middle school students. Focuses on thematic exploration, vocabulary acquisition, and critical reading comprehension.
A comprehensive 7th-grade English lesson focused on identifying and correcting inconsistent verb tense shifts. It includes a complete direct instruction slide deck, a printable classroom anchor chart, three tiers of differentiated practice worksheets, hands-on task cards for learning stations, and a final exit ticket.
A 7-slide introductory presentation using a dark-themed cobalt and amber palette, exploring the STEAL method and guiding students through 'Thank You, M'am' analysis.
A 6-week literature unit for 9th grade English covering Ransom Riggs' 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'. The unit explores characterization, identity, and peculiarity as a metaphor, culminating in a gothic atmosphere study and a novel-to-film comparative analysis of Tim Burton's adaptation.
A literary analysis lesson on Chapter 2 of Anthem, focusing on how individualist themes are developed through key plot events, character interactions (including the Golden One), and forbidden scientific discoveries. Students trace the spark of rebellion and analyze theme development.
Four printable station cards designed for collaborative student groups, focusing on key characterization details of Roger and Mrs. Jones using the STEAL method.
A comprehensive 6-week, 26-day instructional pacing guide and support resources for Texas 6th Grade ELAR, structured around the StudySync Unit 1 'Testing our Limits' theme. Features daily 43-minute class breakdowns with integrated 10-minute grammar Do-Nows, TEKS alignment, and assessment tools.
A deep-dive textual analysis lesson on Chapter 1 of Ayn Rand's Anthem, focusing on inferring the collectivist rules and analyzing the symbolic contrast of light and darkness. Students learn to make logical inferential leaps using textual evidence and document their discoveries.
A two-page printable student worksheet featuring text-dependent analysis questions, structured STEAL characterization graphic organizers for Roger and Mrs. Jones, and a synthesis writing prompt.
