A lesson focused on unpacking the highest standards of literary analysis essays, helping students target a Level 4 score through scaffolded checklists and exact rubrics.
A five-lesson literary analysis and SAT prep sequence based on Rob Buyea's 'Because of Mr. Terupt'. Students practice textual evidence analysis and vocabulary-in-context skills through character-driven writing prompts.
A comprehensive, high-level review of all eight standard grammatical categories. Students act as 'Word Chemists' to isolate, classify, and synthesize parts of speech in a simulated laboratory environment.
A student-friendly, two-page printable checklist focused 100% on the Level 4 rubric criteria, with high-contrast checkable items and visual aids to help students target a perfect score.
A comprehensive three-part unit on Shakespeare's Othello, exploring Iago's psychological manipulation, the green-eyed monster of jealousy, and the tragic collapse of Othello. This unit integrates slide presentations, printable close-reading worksheets, graphic organizers, and a rigorous final assessment and rubric pack.
A comprehensive literary circle kit designed to guide middle and high school students through the deep analysis of dystopian novels, focusing on character choices, immersive world-building, societal warnings, and thematic motifs.
A two-page, student-friendly checklist and roadmap outlining the precise requirements for a Level 4 essay, based exactly on the Writing Cycle: Literary Analysis Rubric. Page 1 focuses on Argumentation with a drafting workspace, and Page 2 focuses on Evidence, Analysis, Style, and Conventions with a self-assessment workspace.
A comprehensive study of Judith Ortiz Cofer's short story 'American History,' analyzing the intersections of personal grief, prejudice, and the shattered promise of the American Dream on the day of President Kennedy's assassination.
A comprehensive Wilson Step 7.1 lesson focusing on the soft c (/s/) and soft g (/j/) sounds. This bundle includes teacher-led introduction slides, student dictation and reading worksheets, and an engaging printable board game with word cards.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on Dan Harmon's Story Circle as applied to character-driven narratives, specifically analyzing Greenwood's journey of Self Pity vs. Self Acceptance. Includes interactive slide instruction, an active-learning student analysis worksheet, and a teacher discussion guide.
A highly visual, interactive ESL speaking lesson focused on expressing polite refusals and explaining obstacles ('why not'). Students practice asking 'Can you...' questions and answering with reasons based on visual prompts.
A restorative reflection and literary analysis lesson using Ben Philippe's novel Charming as a Verb and nonfiction articles to analyze personal responsibility, group behavior, and accountability. Students analyze the impact of their choices on themselves and their community and write a formal, evidence-supported paragraph.
