A quick bell-ringer lesson focused on analyzing figurative language and tone in classic literary and informational texts, aligned to standards RL.7.4 and RI.7.4.
The final assessment and project lesson where students synthesize their learning through a creative portfolio project.
Covers the second half of the book (Chapters 11-19). Students explore the cultural impact of jazz music and the social complexities of the 1930s.
Introduces the novel and explores the early chapters (1-10). Students investigate the economic realities of the Great Depression and life in temporary settlements.
A reading comprehension lesson centered around a 6th-grade level adaptation of 'The Alchemist' themes, focusing on central idea, vocabulary, and inference skills.
A 60-minute intensive review session (Poetry: 15m, Essay: 20m, Butterflies: 15m, Drills: 10m) focusing on four-step poetry analysis, the ANEZZNEZZ essay format, and author's purpose in prose.
A collection of mystery and suspense bellringer prompts designed to engage teenagers in daily creative writing practice. The lesson includes visual prompts for the classroom and a structured journal for student responses.
A comprehensive one-hour online lesson designed for 7th graders to master the Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools Writing Paper, focusing on emails and articles with interactive digital games.
A comprehensive lesson on media literacy and advertising strategies, teaching students to identify and apply ten key persuasive techniques used in modern marketing.
A focused study of the chapter 'Marks on Paper' from Walter Dean Myers' memoir, exploring themes of speech, identity, and the power of written communication.
A comprehensive final assessment for the novel 'I Am Number Four', featuring a diverse range of questions and a thematic essay component.