A high-energy lesson that teaches students how to identify central ideas and supporting evidence through the exciting world of motocross racing. Students will analyze a passage about the physical demands of the sport and use a scaffolded graphic organizer to map out their findings.

A reading comprehension lesson focused on citing evidence and making inferences about the hidden infrastructure of Disney World, designed for middle schoolers reading at a 5th-grade level.

A focused activity set designed to help students analyze how individuals, ideas, and events interact within a rock-themed narrative. This lesson uses the high-energy world of rock music to teach literary analysis skills.

A lesson focusing on Chapters 13-18 of Tuck Everlasting, where the Man in the Yellow Suit makes a dark bargain with the Foster family to gain control of the magic spring. Students will analyze the plot through summarizing and vocabulary in context.

A reading lesson focused on the narrative 'L.A.\'s Moveable Feast', adapted for 6th-grade readers to practice summarization, identifying themes, and citing textual evidence.

Explore the central metaphor of Tuck Everlasting through the comparison of the river and the rock. Students analyze Angus Tuck's explanation of the 'Wheel of Life' and reflect on why life must move forward.

Post-assessment reflection and a celebratory showcase where students share their finished narrative projects.

The final summative assessment for the 'Testing Our Limits' unit, evaluating comprehension, analysis, and grammar skills.

A comprehensive review of all unit texts, themes, and skills to prepare students for the final assessment.

A workshop focused on affixes and root words to build linguistic strength, followed by reflection on the writing process and portfolio curation.

A deep-dive review of plot components and unit vocabulary, culminating in the final submission of the narrative writing project.

A final discussion of the unit's Essential Question followed by a focused editing pass to polish the Narrative Extended Writing Project.

A comparative study between 'A Wrinkle in Time' and 'Jabberwocky', focusing on how authors create mood and uncertainty. Students also practice using transitions to link ideas in their writing.

A slide-based analysis of Cal and Pop's evolving identities and Creek heritage in Joseph Bruchac's novel *Two Roads*. Students will explore how the Great Depression and historical boarding schools shaped the characters' understanding of themselves.

A practice lesson focused on Reading Informational Text standards for the NC EOG, featuring a local North Carolina wonder: the Venus Flytrap. Students will practice identifying main ideas, using text features, and determining word meanings.

A comprehensive practice set for 6th grade ELA EOG preparation, featuring diverse passages in fiction, poetry, and historical nonfiction with a mix of question formats.

A deep dive into Chapter 10 of The Hope Chest, focusing on vocabulary development through context clues and parts of speech identification. Students explore the historical setting of the women's suffrage movement while building their word power.

Students explore the use of similes and metaphors in Katy Perry's 'Roar' to express self-empowerment and strength. They analyze how these literary devices create vivid imagery and a powerful message.