A sophisticated ELA lesson where 7th-grade students act as 'Intelligence Officers' to conduct a character analysis. Students create a physical 'Case File' (dossier) filled with evidence, witness statements, and psychological profiles to deeply understand character motivation and traits.

A phonics lesson for 2nd graders to distinguish between the voiced (vibrating) and unvoiced (whisper) 'th' sounds at the beginning and end of words. Students will engage with the 'Thunder and Thistle' theme to categorize words and practice pronunciation.

A lesson exploring the motifs in Kwame Alexander's 'The Crossover', specifically focusing on Basketball Rules #2, #3, #4, and #5 and their application to life lessons for 6th grade students.

An introductory lesson on poetry for first graders using video analysis and haiku creation. Students compare two perspectives on poetry before writing their own 5-7-5 nature haiku.

A reading comprehension packet focused on Maya, a high school girl's journey on the softball field, targeting 5th-6th grade reading levels with scaffolding for inferences, sequencing, and character traits.

A comprehensive vocabulary and spelling packet focused on the history and language of the Women's Suffrage movement. Students will master ten thematic words through diverse linguistic and orthographic activities.

Foundational materials for the unit, including the master 5-day plan and introductory vocabulary exercises to build context for the story's themes.

A comprehensive reading comprehension lesson centered on a story about a high school basketball player, focusing on literal understanding, inference, and character analysis.

Summative expository writing project involving research, drafting, and peer publication.

Strategies for revising content for clarity and editing for conventions in timed writing environments.