A lesson focused on identifying and analyzing irony as a 'call to attention' in Chapter 3 of Frederick Douglass's narrative to reveal themes of skewed reality.
A lesson on identifying and using common transition words to create cohesion in writing. Students will categorize transitions by purpose (Addition, Contrast, Cause/Effect, Time) and use them to link ideas.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying and using main verbs and primary auxiliary verbs (be, do, have) in sentences. Includes a structured lesson plan, a practice handout, and a detailed answer key with monitoring tools.
A comprehensive 5-week intervention for high school English Learners focusing on decoding through nonsense word fluency, specifically designed for students with limited or interrupted formal education.
A lesson exploring the encounter between Odysseus and Polyphemus, focusing on character traits and cleverness through differentiated readings and assessments.
A lesson focusing on identifying and analyzing the five stages of plot structure using the novel Al Capone Does My Shirts as a primary example. Students explore the arc of Moose Flanagan's journey on Alcatraz.
A collection of versatile graphic organizers designed to help students analyze fiction and nonfiction picture books. Each organizer focuses on a specific reading skill, providing a structured framework for student response.
This lesson provides intensive remediation on core literacy skills using high-interest texts centered on fear and superstition. It includes mentor texts in four genres, revision and editing practice, and a final cold-read assessment.
A comprehensive makeup packet for students to recover credit for a unit on The Crucible. It explores the historical context of McCarthyism, the play's themes of hysteria and reputation, and its classification as a tragic allegory.