A comprehensive lesson on crafting effective concluding paragraphs, focusing on restating thesis statements, summarizing main points without adding new info, and achieving the ideal length of 4-6 sentences.

Students research an influential Black icon and argue for their recognition through a national holiday. This lesson focuses on research skills, thesis development, and the Short Constructed Response (SCR) format.

An 8th-grade lesson focusing on Chapter 12 of *Persepolis*, exploring themes of sacrifice and loss through visual analysis and explanatory writing. students will analyze character perspectives and the impact of war on identity.

A comprehensive guide to building strong opinion paragraphs using the OREO method, designed with visual supports for 6th-grade special education students.

Final assessments and a project-based learning activity where students explore the book's themes creatively.

The aftermath of the rescue, Winnie's big decision, and the ultimate resolution of the story (Chapters 21-Epilogue).

The tension rises as the man in the yellow suit makes his move and the Tucks face a dire threat (Chapters 13-20).

Exploring the Tucks' home life, their explanation of the spring, and Winnie's growing bond with the family (Chapters 6-12).

Introduction to the Foster family, the woods, and the initial encounter with the Tucks (Prologue to Chapter 5).

A fast-paced, 30-minute lesson where students become literary detectives, learning to identify and use specific textual evidence to support claims about short fiction.

A lesson exploring Walter Dean Myers' memoir 'Bad Boy', focusing on his upbringing in Harlem and the complex development of his identity. Students will analyze character traits and master contextual vocabulary from the narrative.

A modified introduction to Sandra Cisneros's 'The House on Mango Street,' focusing on Esperanza's identity, her neighborhood, and key character relationships through simplified vignettes and visual aids.

A resource kit for teachers to track and support student progress across three distinct tiers of mastery, specifically tailored for Narrative Writing skills.

An introductory lesson to the novel 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet', focusing on the historical setting of the Panama Hotel and initial character impressions through an anticipation guide and guided reading.