A comprehensive lesson teaching 6th graders how to use graphic organizers (Cornell notes, mind maps, and T-charts) to organize information effectively. Includes a detailed lesson plan, a visual anchor chart, and guided practice worksheets.

A deep dive into Chapter 6 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', focusing on character motivations and the introduction of the Nightmare King's lore.

A collection of pet-themed literacy resources for a family literacy night, focusing on reading engagement, vocabulary building, and creative storytelling about animal companions.

A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details in nonfiction texts using a detective-themed investigation approach. Students will learn to distinguish between the 'big picture' and the evidence that supports it.

A lesson focused on identifying the topic, main idea, and supporting details in non-fiction textbook chapters using a 'Textbook Trek' expedition theme.

Intensive test preparation materials designed to mimic the format and rigor of STAR 360 and OSAS assessments, focusing on strategic elimination and evidence retrieval.

A 180-minute writing and simulation workshop, including structural blueprinting, a full-scale mock practice test, and the Final Strike timed essay.

A high-intensity 180-minute session rotating through three 40-minute stations focused on sentence structure, vocabulary decryption, and dense text analysis.

Synthesizes all skills through complex grade-level texts to prepare for end-of-year assessments.

Compares written texts to their visual or auditory interpretations, analyzing how the medium influences the message.

Identifies author biases and logical fallacies in complex informational texts to determine their impact on an argument.

Evaluates the reasoning, evidence, and credibility of arguments while describing differing opinions on the same topic.

Determines the author's purpose in informational texts and evaluates the use of rhetorical devices to further that purpose.