An 8th-grade ELA lesson where students become 'theme weavers' to uncover universal truths in literature. They will learn to distinguish between topic and theme, identify thematic statements, and support their findings with textual evidence.

An 8th-grade ELA lesson on personal narrative writing, focusing on sensory details, reflection, and chronological structure through a 'journey' theme. Students analyze mentor texts and embark on their own writing expedition.

A focused lesson on the '-dge' spelling pattern, exploring vocabulary through sentence construction and narrative writing for middle school students.

A focused lesson on identifying the topic, main idea, and supporting details in short informational texts, designed for 6th-grade students.

A comprehensive lesson for grades 7-10 focusing on mastering main idea identification through diverse texts, including fiction, history, and current events. Students will learn to distinguish between explicit and implicit main ideas and connect them to supporting details.

A comprehensive guide to teaching structured debate, focusing on argument construction, rebuttal strategies, and persuasive delivery for middle and high school students.

A specialized set of professional SMART goals and evaluative tools for middle school teachers focusing on Literature and Informational reading standards. Includes SLO planners, professional goal banks, and proficiency scales for data-driven instruction.

A comprehensive 9th-grade lesson on logical reasoning and argumentation. Students learn to build sound arguments using premises and conclusions while identifying common logical fallacies to strengthen their persuasive writing and speaking skills.

A comprehensive 9th-grade ELA lesson on character analysis using a guided inquiry approach to explore motivations, actions, and relationships. Students use 'The Character Compass' framework to navigate complex literary figures.

A comprehensive character analysis lesson for 9th-grade ELA, using the 'Character Compass' framework to map out motivations, actions, and relationships in any literary text.

A comprehensive ELA lesson for grades 4-6 focused on identifying and mapping narrative arcs. Students use exploratory metaphors to navigate plot structures, climax, and resolution.

In this lesson, middle school students explore the power of rhetoric through the speeches and writings of historical and modern change makers. They analyze how language can spark social change and apply these strategies to craft their own persuasive messages.