Students will learn to use simple present tense verbs correctly, focusing on subject-verb agreement for singular and plural nouns.

This lesson explores the myth of Pandora through a comparative lens, analyzing how different media (video vs. text) portray her character and the themes of curiosity and hope. Students will develop critical analysis skills by identifying key differences in narrative elements and artistic choices.

Applying common suffixes (-s, -es, -ed, -ing) and mastering spelling rules like doubling consonants and dropping the silent e.

Exploring common vowel teams like ai, ay, ee, and ea, and understanding how vowel combinations create long vowel sounds.

Learning the role of silent e in changing vowel sounds from short to long, focusing on common CVCE patterns.

Developing proficiency with consonant blends (bl, st, fr) and digraphs (ch, sh, th, wh) to decode and spell more complex single-syllable words.

Mastering short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) through CVC word construction, reading fluency with simple decodable text, and basic spelling patterns.

An exploration of Chapters 13-15 of Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' focusing on Janie's transition to the Everglades and her deepening relationship with Tea Cake.

A hands-on lesson for first graders to identify and divide multisyllabic words with two closed syllables using the VC/CV pattern. Students will learn to spot the "vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel" pattern to decode longer words.

A review lesson for ELL students focused on recalling key characters and events from Books 1-5 of The Odyssey after a school break.

A creative writing lesson focused on the ethics of time, accountability, and interpersonal respect through a narrative reflection on a missed opportunity.

A mini-lesson for a 6th-grade resource room ELA class focusing on Auggie's character traits and his development throughout the first month of school in the novel 'Wonder'. This lesson uses a space-exploration theme and provides high levels of scaffolding.