Analyzes the end of the novella, Gregor's death, and the family's disturbing relief and new-found 'value'.
A rigorous 7th-grade reading and writing lesson centered around an engaging realistic fiction story about middle school peer dynamics, online group chats, and authentic friendships. Students read a high-interest passage, answer text-dependent comprehension questions, and write an analytical essay citing text evidence.
A planning and writing lesson centered around Joseph Bruchac's novel Two Roads, guiding students to write a structured narrative letter from Cal to Possum with differentiated scaffolding.
A narrative writing lesson based on Joseph Bruchac's novel *Two Roads*, where students write a three-paragraph letter from Cal to Possum detailing his decision about returning to Challagi Indian Industrial School. Includes an anchor chart, a graphic organizer, and a formal assignment sheet with editing support.
An interactive slide deck focusing on part-whole and part-part analogies for seventh graders, emphasizing the strategy of formulating the relationship before viewing multiple-choice options.
An English 1 lesson focused on comparing and analyzing paired persuasive texts about the use of AI writing assistants. Students learn to evaluate contrasting arguments, identify rhetorical devices, and synthesize opposing viewpoints using text-based evidence.
Focuses on grocery shopping, making a grocery list, identifying food groups, and understanding store sections to locate items independently.
Teaches safety signs, navigation, and community navigation skills. Students learn to read pedestrian signs, crosswalk signals, and locate help in public spaces.
Teaches critical safety skills for the home environment, including dealing with emergencies, basic first aid, and managing visitors safely.
Focuses on household cleaning tasks, organizing chores, and maintaining a clean living space. Students practice sorting chores by frequency and completing a chore checklist.
Covers essential kitchen safety rules, using simple kitchen tools, and selecting healthy food. Students practice identifying safe and unsafe kitchen scenarios.
Teaches students to check the weather and choose appropriate clothing and accessories. Focuses on seasonal dressing and selecting clothing for safety and comfort.
Focuses on morning routines and personal hygiene. Students learn to use visual checklists for brushing teeth, washing up, and self-care.
A preparatory summer reading curriculum designed to bridge historical literary movements, analytical vocabulary, and journey-themed texts for incoming 11th graders.
Focuses on using Metaphors and Similes to create powerful figurative imagery. Includes a final "My Poetry Masterpieces" portfolio cover and peer celebration review pages.
Focuses on shape, movement, and visual arrangement with Concrete (Shape) Poems and Free Verse. Provides scaffolded outline guides, word maps, and sensory feeling prompts.
