A decodable text lesson for 8th graders focusing on complex suffixes and patterns (ci, ti, cious, tious, tial, cial, al) within the context of ancient civilizations.

A reading comprehension lesson focused on Tae Kwon Do, designed for middle school students reading at a 4th-5th grade level. Students practice identifying explicit details and making inferences while learning about martial arts history and values.

A deep dive into the many sounds of the '-ough' spelling pattern through a detective-themed investigation. Students will learn to identify and categorize the different pronunciations in context.

A humorous dive into figurative language using modern internet slang and 'brainrot' culture to make literary devices relatable and engaging for middle school students.

A set of resources covering the first six chapters of Aisha Saeed's novel Amal Unbound, focusing on literal recall and foundational comprehension.

A lesson designed for middle school students reading at a 5th-grade level, focusing on building inferencing skills through a short story about a first-time trip to New York City. The lesson includes a reading passage, a structured graphic organizer, and an answer key for teachers.

A deep dive into the opening chapters of 'All The Ways Home', exploring Kaede's emotional state, his relationship with his family, and the beginning of his journey to Japan.

A comprehensive graphic organizer set designed for middle school students reading at a 5th-grade level. The lesson focuses on informational text comprehension through the lens of video game development, covering main ideas, vocabulary, and questioning.

An introduction to the novel and comprehension check for the first seven chapters, covering Kaede's departure from Vancouver and her initial adjustment to life in Japan.

A study of the first seven chapters of Elsie Chapman's 'All the Ways Home', focusing on Kaede's journey, literal comprehension of plot details, and deep inferential analysis of character motivations.

A lesson analyzing figurative language and visual symbolism in the song 'The Other Side' by SZA and Justin Timberlake. Students will explore central metaphors and how visual elements in media reinforce lyrical themes.

A comprehension-focused lesson covering the initial chapters of 'Amal Unbound', focusing on character introduction, setting, and the inciting incident. Includes visual supports and scaffolded writing prompts to assist students in analyzing Amal's early journey.

A sophisticated ELA lesson where 7th-grade students act as 'Intelligence Officers' to conduct a character analysis. Students create a physical 'Case File' (dossier) filled with evidence, witness statements, and psychological profiles to deeply understand character motivation and traits.

A lesson exploring the motifs in Kwame Alexander's 'The Crossover', specifically focusing on Basketball Rules #2, #3, #4, and #5 and their application to life lessons for 6th grade students.

A reading comprehension packet focused on Maya, a high school girl's journey on the softball field, targeting 5th-6th grade reading levels with scaffolding for inferences, sequencing, and character traits.

A comprehensive vocabulary and spelling packet focused on the history and language of the Women's Suffrage movement. Students will master ten thematic words through diverse linguistic and orthographic activities.

A comprehensive reading comprehension lesson centered on a story about a high school basketball player, focusing on literal understanding, inference, and character analysis.