Students use primary sources and timelines to verify historical facts, comparing them against fictionalized accounts.
A comprehensive assessment covering chapters 7 through 21 of Alan Gratz's 'Projekt 1065', focusing on Michael's initiation into the Hitler Youth and the discovery of the jet plane blueprints.
A foundational lesson on common prefixes (un-, re-, pre-, dis-) where students act as 'Word Architects' to build and deconstruct words.
A lesson focused on the art of writing sincere thank-you letters, covering the essential components and the emotional impact of expressing gratitude.
In this lesson, students practice identifying the main idea and supporting details in non-fiction texts about natural disasters. They will use a graphic organizer to map out the structure of a passage about earthquakes.
A fast-paced, interactive game where students become 'Sensory Spies' to track down descriptive language in high-interest short story snippets. Students compete to identify sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures hidden within case files.
An analysis of Kimberly Tyson's 'The Value of Being Confused' focusing on how the author uses perspective to reframe confusion as a learning tool. Includes vocabulary development, collaborative discussion, and creative choice-based assessment.
An analysis of character traits through the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa, focusing on how extraordinary circumstances reveal inner qualities.
A comprehension assessment focused on the initial chapters of 'Flipped' by Wendelin Van Draanen, exploring dual perspectives, character motivations, and key plot points between Bryce and Juli.
A lesson focused on identifying misinformation and disinformation through short case studies, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about spotting digital red flags.
