Students critique informational texts for objectivity and fact-check fictional narratives to identify where authors take creative liberties.
A comprehensive, deeply rigorous lesson centered on the theme of 'Conflicts and Clashes' in Gary Paulsen's memoir 'Woodsong' and Rudyard Kipling's 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi'. The lesson explores how natural conflicts dismantle romanticized views of nature and how different authorial styles and narrative structures build suspense and theme.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the four core literary conflicts (Character vs. Character, Self, Nature, and Society) using Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi'. Students map story conflicts and reflect on their own personal battles through structured graphic organizers and personal connection prompts.
A character analysis lesson for the novel Prisoner B-3087. Students analyze Yanek Gruener's character traits using direct text evidence, graphic organizers, and structured reflection templates.
An analytical poetry lesson for 7th grade students analyzing Pat Mora's poem 'Elena'. The lesson focuses on tone shifts, isolation, bilingual identity, and thematic development through close reading and guided annotation.
A complete classroom implementation lesson for 'The Power of One' unit, housing the 26-day pacing guide, slides, student packets, and assessments.
The master 26-day RLA unit planning and resource curriculum, containing the comprehensive pacing guide, student activities, slide decks, and assessments.
Administer the post-assessment to evaluate final progress in identifying main ideas. Students celebrate their growth and reflect on Jackie Robinson's life as a model of resolve.