A detective-themed lesson for Grade 5 ELL students to differentiate between fact and opinion using signal words and evidence-based reasoning.

A comprehensive lesson focused on the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, targeting reading comprehension through asking and answering questions and building vocabulary through context clues.

This lesson compares two student presentations on the god Hermes to help students understand grading criteria and how to improve their own mythological research projects.

An environmental science and ELA lesson focused on the three R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) with scaffolded language supports for Grade 5 ELL students.

A comprehensive lesson on mastering the literary essay, focusing on thesis development and evidence integration using Fahrenheit 451, The Great Gatsby, and Charade as core examples.

A creative arts-integrated ELA lesson where students map the Hero's Journey using symbolic collage, supporting executive functioning through visual storytelling and metaphorical thinking.

A deep dive into Chapter 20 of 'The Westing Game', focusing on Turtle's sacrifice, the elevator bombing, and the ongoing investigation by the heirs. Students will demonstrate literal recall and summarize key plot developments.

A quick, focused 15-minute lesson on identifying the main idea and supporting details through the lens of robins returning in the spring. Students will analyze a short passage to find the 'big picture' and the specific facts that support it.

A comprehensive novel study for 'Number the Stars' covering WWII history, character bravery, and key plot events across all 17 chapters.