A two-day lesson where students analyze branding strategies and write an informative essay comparing the marketing tactics of Nike and Hershey's using multiple sources.

A comprehensive reading and assessment lesson exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney, from his humble beginnings on a Missouri farm to the creation of a global entertainment empire.

A comprehensive study unit for the chapter 'The Stranger' from Walter Dean Myers' memoir Bad Boy, focusing on identity, alienation, and the power of literature.

A creative writing lesson focused on retelling or creating original fairy tales from two distinct character perspectives, emphasizing narrative structure and character voice.

A scaffolded lesson designed to help students reflect on a pivotal moment of change. It includes a graphic organizer and a drafting sheet with heavy sentence starters to support narrative writing.

A lesson centered on the historic marathon record-breaking event, focusing on reading comprehension through 'Wh' questions and understanding the evolution of athletic performance.

A lesson focused on identifying and analyzing four common text structures (sequence, problem/solution, comparison, and cause/effect) using content about how brains work.

A comprehensive literacy and history packet exploring Paul Revere's legendary journey through vocabulary building, close reading, and critical analysis.

An introductory lesson on similes and metaphors using a detective-themed 'Comparison Code' to help students identify and understand figurative language.

A focused lesson on the first step of the EmPOWER writing method, teaching students how to analyze writing prompts to determine the required number of parts for their response.

A hands-on mystery writing and logic lesson where students analyze evidence and use deductive reasoning to solve 'The Case of the Missing Mascot'. Students will learn the difference between observation and inference while building a persuasive case against a suspect.

A lesson focused on analyzing characterization using the STEAL method through close reading of a complex text. Students will identify text evidence and infer character traits.

A focused lesson on building thesis statements using the Topic + Claim + Reasons formula, specifically designed for 1:1 instructional settings.

A comprehensive ELL lesson focused on mastering Tier 2 vocabulary through context clues and improving writing through editing and proofreading. Students explore an urban mystery while developing essential language skills.

A lesson focused on character analysis for the novel 'The Devil's Arithmetic' by Jane Yolen, utilizing doodle-style visual note-taking to explore character traits and relationships.

A grammar and mechanics lesson focused on proofreading technical descriptions of famous inventions. Students identify and correct errors in spelling, capitalization, and verb tenses.

An introductory lesson to Jane Yolen's 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' focusing on character analysis and contrasting historical settings with 'Number the Stars.'