A lesson focused on identifying and citing evidence from functional texts, such as manuals and agreements, to support a specific argument. Students will practice finding two pieces of evidence and explaining their relevance.

A lesson focused on teaching students how to make logical inferences and identify implicit meanings using high-interest sports narratives.

A focused reading comprehension lesson designed to help students identify and cite specific textual evidence to support their answers. The lesson includes high-interest passages and targeted questions that require direct examples from the text.

A dynamic book tasting activity where students explore five diverse young adult novels to select their next book club read. Students evaluate 'Dear Martin', 'Ask Me No Questions', 'Summer of the Mariposas', 'Long Way Down', and 'Mexican WhiteBoy' through guided exploration.

Drafting the conclusion, peer reviewing the full paper, and final polishing using the rubric.

Analysis of societal change and evidence integration for the middle body paragraphs (BP2 & 3).

Students research and draft their first body paragraph, focusing on the historical context of their sports moment.

Focuses on selecting a topic and drafting a powerful introduction and thesis statement using a model essay as a guide.

A lesson connecting the events of Chapter 4 (The Battle of the Cowshed) in Animal Farm to its historical allegory of the Russian Civil War. Includes a teacher-led modeling session, guided practice on leadership roles, and independent student analysis.