A specialized lesson for students who struggle with starting their writing, focusing on the character of Boxer from Animal Farm. It provides concrete 'starter' strategies to move from thoughts to text.

A reflective writing project where departing fourth graders write advice-filled letters to incoming students, practicing perspective-taking and descriptive narrative writing.

Day 12 of Unit 1, focusing on inferring themes in 'Scout's Honor' for Reading and drafting the climax of the Personal Narrative in Writing.

A science-themed writing lesson focusing on turning extreme weather prompts into strong topic statements using the 'Echo' method. Students will learn to reuse prompt keywords to build professional introductory sentences.

A project-based learning experience where 8th-grade students investigate Evansville's role in pivotal US historical moments, specifically focusing on the WWII home front, to connect local history with national narratives.

Trace the journey of an idea from a bill to a law, understanding the hurdles and debates that shape national policy in the legislative branch.

Explore the architecture of the U.S. Constitution and the vital protections provided by the Bill of Rights through guided analysis and legal roleplay.

A hi-lo reading lesson featuring 'Glass Mirage,' a story about a teen who discovers a magical mirror. The lesson focuses on identifying symbolism, irony, and imagery to understand the theme of self-acceptance.

A comprehensive vocabulary lesson focused on matching complex terms with their definitions and using them in context-rich sentences.

A comprehensive look at the life and impact of Oda Nobunaga, the first great unifier of Japan, exploring his military innovations and the end of the Sengoku period.

Day 11 of Unit 1, focusing on using text evidence to support inferences in 'The Magic Marker Mystery' for Reading and mastering verb tense consistency in the Personal Narrative for Writing.

A student-led inquiry project for the end of the school year where 3rd-5th graders research and present a topic of personal interest. This project encourages independent research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills through a 'quest' for knowledge.