A 45-minute immersive lesson where students use sensory language to analyze environmental impact and collaborate on protecting 'the last seed.'

The kickoff and management phase of the summative rhetoric project, including the assignment brief, evaluation criteria, and instructional support.

Students will explore the historical context of the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, practice identifying central ideas and supporting details, and complete a STAAR-formatted assessment.

Consolidates skills through independent practice and a formal assessment to gauge student mastery.

Focuses on drawing conclusions from informational texts by synthesizing facts and background knowledge.