This lesson focuses on analyzing argumentative texts through the lens of rhetorical devices, author's purpose, and structural choices. Students will engage in collaborative discussions, analyze a persuasive essay on the social impact of fast fashion, and practice EOC-style assessment questions, including a Short Constructed Response (SCR).

Covers the climax and resolution, final character evolution, and a cumulative synthesis of the book's message.

Focuses on synthesizing themes of resilience and fragility as the community reacts to Winslow.

Explores Nora's character, Winslow's growth, and practices summarizing key plot events from the middle of the book.

Focuses on the introduction of Winslow and Louie, establishing the setting, and initial character analysis of Louie's motivations.

Students synthesize information from multiple texts to create a comprehensive comparison and write a final evidentiary paragraph.

Students learn about hurricanes and practice organizing information into a structured paragraph with a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion.

Students explore the science of tornadoes while focusing on identifying key details and mastering domain-specific vocabulary.

A final culmination of the book club unit, where students synthesize the entire novel through creative projects and thematic reflections.

The emotional climax and resolution of the story as the tiger is released and Rob finally opens his suitcase, covering chapters twenty-one through thirty.

Exploring the developing friendship between Rob and Sistine and the growing pressure of the tiger's presence, covering chapters eleven through twenty.

An introduction to the Lister Motel and Rob Horton's 'suitcase', covering the first ten chapters of the novel.