Students research an influential Black icon and argue for their recognition through a national holiday. This lesson focuses on research skills, thesis development, and the Short Constructed Response (SCR) format.
An introduction to Book 3, focusing on Jack's growing anxiety about his friends 'outgrowing' the apocalypse and the initial mysterious signals from the outside world.
A lesson focused on identifying text structures using visual scaffolding, signal words, and sentence starters designed for English Language Learners.
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 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.