A modified introduction to Sandra Cisneros's 'The House on Mango Street,' focusing on Esperanza's identity, her neighborhood, and key character relationships through simplified vignettes and visual aids.
A comprehensive lesson on crafting effective concluding paragraphs, focusing on restating thesis statements, summarizing main points without adding new info, and achieving the ideal length of 4-6 sentences.
Students research an influential Black icon and argue for their recognition through a national holiday. This lesson focuses on research skills, thesis development, and the Short Constructed Response (SCR) format.
A 9th grade English research project where students research an iconic Black figure and create a 5-slide persuasive presentation highlighting their legacy and impact.
An 8th-grade lesson focusing on Chapter 12 of *Persepolis*, exploring themes of sacrifice and loss through visual analysis and explanatory writing. students will analyze character perspectives and the impact of war on identity.
A comprehensive guide to building strong opinion paragraphs using the OREO method, designed with visual supports for 6th-grade special education students.
Final assessments and a project-based learning activity where students explore the book's themes creatively.
The aftermath of the rescue, Winnie's big decision, and the ultimate resolution of the story (Chapters 21-Epilogue).
The tension rises as the man in the yellow suit makes his move and the Tucks face a dire threat (Chapters 13-20).
Exploring the Tucks' home life, their explanation of the spring, and Winnie's growing bond with the family (Chapters 6-12).
Introduction to the Foster family, the woods, and the initial encounter with the Tucks (Prologue to Chapter 5).