Grand Jury

A masterclass introducing students to sentence structure and the mechanics of joining independent and dependent clauses using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

A comprehensive vocabulary lesson targeting context clues, resource usage, and five core root words (ast, duc, mand, path, qui) with interactive guided notes and rigorous practice worksheets.

A Grade 7 reading comprehension lesson focused on making connections between ideas, details, and themes across different texts. Students explore comparison strategies, complete guided notes, and apply skills to STAAR-aligned paired passages about US History (specifically, the Space Race).

Guided notes, analysis application, and STAAR-style multiple choice practice on analyzing print and graphic features, fully aligned to 7th Grade Day 6 curriculum. Includes student worksheets and a corresponding teacher answer key in a clean greyscale theme.

A comprehensive lesson exploring how text structures (description, cause/effect, problem/solution) contribute to an author's purpose and message, complete with interactive cloze notes and STAAR-aligned practice.

A premium, student-facing draft and rule booklet for English Listening and Speaking (L&S) across 8 core units of pronunciation and speech skills.

An immersive World Oceans Day lesson exploring marine biology and conservation through the lens of Greek and Latin roots. Students decode scientific terms to understand ocean ecosystems and human impacts.

A writing-focused lesson exploring the life, career, and cultural impact of pop star Justin Bieber. Students analyze a structured fact sheet, plan their ideas using a two-column guided graphic organizer, and write a cohesive two-paragraph essay with integrated scaffolding.

A comprehensive mini-lesson bundle designed to teach students the crucial rules of indentation, paragraph transitions, formatting dialogue, and avoiding common academic essay pitfalls. Uses a retro-arcade 'Indent Invaders' theme to keep students engaged in structural writing mechanics.

A multi-day 7th-grade ELA project lesson from June 5 to June 12 where students select, analyze, and present how two individuals overcome severe adversity.

An engaging, non-graded project-based lesson for Week 3/4 (3/4 of the way through the books). Students design an Emblem of Resilience for their protagonist, followed by an independent, highly structured Desk Gallery Walk and Discussion Protocol using PBL peer inquiry.