Students plan their argumentative essays using scaffolded graphic organizers and study a high-level annotated model exemplar essay to master citation and counter-argument requirements.
A comprehensive chapter summary and analytical lesson bundle for John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis'. Students dive into key chapters to map out the historical, medical, and socio-economic realities of TB, culminating in a thematic dossier of summaries and a reflective exit ticket.
A comprehensive lesson designed to bridge active reading strategies (Metacognition, Chunking, and Annotating) directly into structured literary analysis writing using the RACE framework. Includes visual anchors, reference tools, presentation slides, and graphic organizers.
A comprehensive 26-day pacing guide and instructional framework for the Grade 8 Unit 'Everyone Loves a Mystery', covering daily reading and writing plans, bellringers, exit tickets, and key TEKS standards.
A comprehensive masterclass mapping out a 26-day instructional unit for Middle School Literary Analysis and Narrative Writing. Includes detailed dual 45-minute daily blocks for reading and writing.
A reflective end-of-year writing project where graduating or transitioning students write letters of wisdom, strategies, and encouragement to the incoming class.
Students dissect the Regents Part 2 prompt requirements, learn step-by-step checklists, and read Texts 1, 2, 3, and 4 with direct vocabulary word banks and margin annotation support.