An 8th-grade ELA lesson where students become 'theme weavers' to uncover universal truths in literature. They will learn to distinguish between topic and theme, identify thematic statements, and support their findings with textual evidence.

An 8th-grade ELA lesson on personal narrative writing, focusing on sensory details, reflection, and chronological structure through a 'journey' theme. Students analyze mentor texts and embark on their own writing expedition.

A focused lesson on the '-dge' spelling pattern, exploring vocabulary through sentence construction and narrative writing for middle school students.

A focused lesson on identifying the topic, main idea, and supporting details in short informational texts, designed for 6th-grade students.

A comprehensive lesson for grades 7-10 focusing on mastering main idea identification through diverse texts, including fiction, history, and current events. Students will learn to distinguish between explicit and implicit main ideas and connect them to supporting details.

A comprehensive guide to teaching structured debate, focusing on argument construction, rebuttal strategies, and persuasive delivery for middle and high school students.

A specialized set of professional SMART goals and evaluative tools for middle school teachers focusing on Literature and Informational reading standards. Includes SLO planners, professional goal banks, and proficiency scales for data-driven instruction.

A comprehensive ELA lesson for grades 4-6 focused on identifying and mapping narrative arcs. Students use exploratory metaphors to navigate plot structures, climax, and resolution.

In this lesson, middle school students explore the power of rhetoric through the speeches and writings of historical and modern change makers. They analyze how language can spark social change and apply these strategies to craft their own persuasive messages.

Students will master the -dge spelling pattern, learning when to use it (after short vowels) and applying these words in sophisticated sentences and short narratives. This lesson is designed for 6th-grade ESE students who need high-interest, age-appropriate content.

In this lesson, students will master identifying and using main ideas and supporting details through the lens of investigative journalism. They will build a technical vocabulary to describe how authors construct arguments and narratives.

A lesson focused on the art of persuasion by practicing the skill of playing 'devil's advocate' to strengthen counter-argument skills. Students will use task cards to challenge popular opinions and build robust rebuttals.