A quick bell-ringer lesson focused on analyzing figurative language and tone in classic literary and informational texts, aligned to standards RL.7.4 and RI.7.4.

The final assessment and project lesson where students synthesize their learning through a creative portfolio project.

Covers the second half of the book (Chapters 11-19). Students explore the cultural impact of jazz music and the social complexities of the 1930s.

Introduces the novel and explores the early chapters (1-10). Students investigate the economic realities of the Great Depression and life in temporary settlements.

A 60-minute intensive review session (Poetry: 15m, Essay: 20m, Butterflies: 15m, Drills: 10m) focusing on four-step poetry analysis, the ANEZZNEZZ essay format, and author's purpose in prose.

A 5-day morning work series featuring mixed math and ELA practice to start the school day with focus and energy.

An introductory lesson on personification using nature and weather imagery to help students understand how human traits are attributed to non-human things.