A 15-minute center rotation focused on using context clues (synonyms, antonyms, examples, and definitions) to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words through a 'Word Detective' theme.

An introductory lesson for 2nd graders to distinguish between open and closed syllables using the 'Syllable House' metaphor. Students will learn how the position of a consonant affects vowel sounds.

A phonics lesson focusing on continuous blending techniques for CVC words across all short vowel sounds, featuring a hands-on cut-and-paste activity.

Students become 'Echo Agents' to master the TTQA (Turn The Question Around) technique, focusing on constructing strong oral responses by repurposing the wording of a question. This lesson emphasizes clear speaking, active listening, and the structural bridge between a question and its answer.

The kickoff and management phase of the summative rhetoric project, including the assignment brief, evaluation criteria, and instructional support.

A comprehensive lesson on identifying and sorting long 'a' vowel patterns, focusing on open syllables, VCe, and the 'ai' vowel team in 1-2 syllable words.

A comprehensive lesson guiding students from the history and purpose of slam poetry through writing original verses to performing with impact and giving constructive peer feedback.

A comprehensive lesson covering Chapter 1 of 'Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees of Gombe,' focusing on reading comprehension across three distinct ability levels and specialized vocabulary development using picture-matching activities.

Dives into rhetorical analysis, advanced syntax, and persuasive writing through the lens of modern digital ethics. High school students analyze complex arguments and craft their own editorial pieces using sophisticated language structures.

Focuses on identifying key details, parts of speech, and narrative structure through a 1920s mystery news story. Students act as cub reporters to decode a manuscript and practice foundational grammar within a storytelling context.

A fashion-forward writing lesson where students read about upcycled 'trash to treasure' clothing and practice Short Constructed Responses (SCR) and Extended Constructed Responses (ECR) using evidence from the text.

A final assessment and synthesis where students independently analyze a complex short story for at least two themes, providing text evidence for both.

Teaches students to look at setting and symbolism as tools authors use to reinforce multiple thematic layers.