A focused lesson on building thesis statements using the Topic + Claim + Reasons formula, specifically designed for 1:1 instructional settings.

A 2nd-grade listening assessment focused on recounting key details and themes from a narrative story read aloud.

In this lesson, students will define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for their essay writing process, specifically focusing on the 5-paragraph structure and MLA citation requirements.

A collection of 2nd grade reading comprehension materials focusing on main idea, supporting details, and specific phonics patterns like r-controlled vowels.

A 2nd-grade science assessment focused on listening comprehension and recounting key details from an oral presentation about honeybees.

A focused set of activities for EC students to master multiple meaning words and idioms through a detective-themed investigation. Students use context clues to solve linguistic mysteries and distinguish between literal and figurative language.

A high-interest, low-readability (Hi-Lo) lesson centered on a contemporary fantasy story. Students analyze literary devices like symbolism, irony, and imagery to uncover themes of self-acceptance and the dangers of external validation.

A comprehensive ELL lesson focused on mastering Tier 2 vocabulary through context clues and improving writing through editing and proofreading. Students explore an urban mystery while developing essential language skills.

A grammar and mechanics lesson focused on proofreading technical descriptions of famous inventions. Students identify and correct errors in spelling, capitalization, and verb tenses.

An introductory lesson to Jane Yolen's 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' focusing on character analysis and contrasting historical settings with 'Number the Stars.'

A creative writing lesson focused on descriptive narrative skills through a beach-themed story starter and illustration prompt.

Final mastery session focusing on full sentences, signatures, and club graduation.

Completing the uppercase alphabet with complex strokes: S, L, U, W, V, Y, Z, X, and Q.

Practicing uppercase letters with undercurve starts: T, F, H, K, M, and N.

Focusing on uppercase letters with oval starts: O, C, E, A, D, and G.

Beginning uppercase letters with straight and slant starts: I, J, P, R, and B.

Mastering the tricky connections between letters like o, v, w, and b.

Practicing 'overcurve' letters and humps: n, m, v, x, y, and z.

Introducing tall 'upper loop' letters such as l, h, k, b, f, and e.

Focuses on 'downcurve' letters including a, d, g, q, and c.

Introduction to cursive posture, grip, and the basic 'undercurve' strokes through letters i, u, w, and t.

A grammar-focused lesson for 2nd graders to practice identifying articles, agent nouns, and comparative adjectives in sentences.

Students analyze pages 66-67, focusing on the 'Caterpillar' stage of consumption and shame. Focus is on writing high-quality ANEEZZ paragraphs that analyze Kafka's use of extended metaphor.

Students analyze pages 52-53 to explore the 'Egg/Larva' stage of metamorphosis. Focus is on reading comprehension and identifying the extended metaphor of biological change in Gregor's initial transformation.

A week-long series of daily 'Do Now' activities focused on 3rd-grade informational text standards, including text evidence, vocabulary, and logical connections.

A comprehensive lesson where students learn to identify nonliteral language in literature and academic vocabulary in informational texts using a detective theme.

Exploring the stages of grief, Jess's growth, and the final act of building the bridge to honor Leslie's legacy.

Analyzing the shift in tone as the rain starts, the trip to Washington, and the tragic climax of the novel.