A writing workshop for 8th-9th grade students focused on narrative voice. Students analyze how character personality transforms a neutral scene through word choice and tone, using video mentor texts and creative writing exercises.
A targeted 1:1 intervention lesson focused on inferential reasoning and evidence-based explanations using a noir mystery theme. Students will practice identifying implied meanings in short scenarios and using specific sentence frames to justify their conclusions.
A lesson based on the story 'Rally for Access', focusing on advocacy, accessibility, and the power of community support. Students analyze Luz's journey from anxiety to activism and reflect on barriers in their own environments.
A lesson exploring the complexities of space colonization and the ethical decisions involved in human exploration of the solar system.
A lesson focusing on vocabulary development through context clues and word parts, centered on Chapter 9 of 'The Hope Chest'. Students explore historical context and language structure simultaneously.
An adapted reading and writing assessment focusing on vocabulary, reading comprehension, data analysis, and grammar skills based on SAT-style formats. Includes standard and scaffolded versions for different learning needs.
A lesson focused on analyzing the story 'Time for Jazz', focusing on reading strategies, literal recall, deep analysis of theme, and personal connections to musical heritage.
A comprehensive literacy lesson where students act as Sound Detectives to master phoneme isolation and decoding. Students will practice identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds in 3-4 phoneme words, including those with blends and digraphs.
A lesson on the fundamentals of professional email writing, focusing on structure, tone, and clarity for middle grade students.
A creative writing lesson where students step into Clover's perspective to write a heartfelt eulogy for Boxer, focusing on the tragic betrayal of the working class by the pigs.
A data tracking and assessment suite for Chapter 1 of Prisoner B-3087, focusing on reading comprehension types and writing conventions.