A lesson exploring the interview between Jason Reynolds and Trevor Noah, focusing on the connection between hip hop, literacy, and personal identity. Students will analyze how Reynolds' background influenced his path to becoming an author and the importance of finding one's 'voice' through words.

A focused exploration of Chapter 18 of Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', examining the catastrophic hurricane as a catalyst for themes of divine power, human resilience, and sacrificial love.

A lesson focused on the 'thesis bridge'—the critical link between evidence and a central claim. Students analyze character development and themes across texts to draft, organize, and refine high-quality informative essays aligned with 9th-grade standards.

A 30-minute introductory lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders on navigating Destiny Discover to search for library books. Students will learn how to use keywords, check book availability, and locate call numbers.

This lesson focuses on Dr. Sampson Davis's journey and his argument for medical reform in Newark. Students will analyze how the interview's structure develops the central idea that education and social responsibility can heal a community.