Students learn about 'notional agreement'—where the verb agrees with the idea of the subject rather than the strict grammatical form. They analyze famous speeches and literary works where this device is used for rhythm or emphasis.
A comprehensive literature summative assessment evaluating comprehension of multiple prose and poetry passages, now updated with analytical multiple-choice items replacing selected short-response questions.
The master 26-day RLA unit planning and resource curriculum, containing the comprehensive pacing guide, student activities, slide decks, and assessments.
This core launch unit delivers the complete system for the 180-day 6-minute High School ELA daily warm-up program, containing the instructional curriculum guide, student logging journal, and the interactive display slide deck.
A hands-on cooperative project where students analyze a novel's plot, characters, and settings by transforming them into an original board game. Students design, draft, and playtest their games to show textual comprehension.
A comprehensive 26-day pacing guide and instructional framework for the Grade 8 Unit 'Everyone Loves a Mystery', covering daily reading and writing plans, bellringers, exit tickets, and key TEKS standards.
A comprehensive masterclass mapping out a 26-day instructional unit for Middle School Literary Analysis and Narrative Writing. Includes detailed dual 45-minute daily blocks for reading and writing.
A reflective end-of-year writing project where graduating or transitioning students write letters of wisdom, strategies, and encouragement to the incoming class.
Students plan their argumentative essays using scaffolded graphic organizers and study a high-level annotated model exemplar essay to master citation and counter-argument requirements.