A dynamic book tasting activity where students explore five diverse young adult novels to select their next book club read. Students evaluate 'Dear Martin', 'Ask Me No Questions', 'Summer of the Mariposas', 'Long Way Down', and 'Mexican WhiteBoy' through guided exploration.

Drafting the conclusion, peer reviewing the full paper, and final polishing using the rubric.

Analysis of societal change and evidence integration for the middle body paragraphs (BP2 & 3).

Students research and draft their first body paragraph, focusing on the historical context of their sports moment.

Focuses on selecting a topic and drafting a powerful introduction and thesis statement using a model essay as a guide.

A lesson connecting the events of Chapter 4 (The Battle of the Cowshed) in Animal Farm to its historical allegory of the Russian Civil War. Includes a teacher-led modeling session, guided practice on leadership roles, and independent student analysis.

A targeted lesson for ELL students (WIDA Levels 1-2) focusing on character analysis and reading comprehension of Book 4 of the Odyssey, centered on Telemachus and Menelaus.