A lesson focused on identifying logical flow and transition markers to reorder scrambled paragraphs into a cohesive narrative or informational text.

A lesson exploring the evolution of nature symbolism in Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', specifically focusing on the transition from the pear tree of youth to the blossom and frost of Janie's maturity.

A highly scaffolded research project for ELL students reading at a 7th grade level, focusing on 4 book targets with visual supports and sentence frames.

A modified research project for 9th graders focusing on three core book club targets, introducing investigative skills and simplified MLA formatting.

A comprehensive catch-up module for students joining mid-read of Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'The Water Dancer', focusing on the first 25 chapters. It covers the complex social hierarchy, the protagonist's journey, and the supernatural elements of 'Conduction'.

A research-based introduction to a diverse book club selection, teaching students to investigate author backgrounds, settings, and subject matter while mastering simplified MLA citations.

A deep dive into the historical and cultural context of the supernatural in Shakespeare's plays, exploring the societal fears, royal obsessions, and dramatic techniques of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.

A focused independent practice session where students analyze short stories and fables to identify themes, summarize plots, and demonstrate comprehension using the RACE writing strategy.

This lesson breaks down the patterns behind -ance and -ence suffixes, helping students use root words and parts of speech to determine correct spellings.

A lesson focused on the final chapters of 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, exploring August's character transformation and the overarching themes of courage and kindness during the nature retreat and the end of the school year.

A lesson covering Part 7 (Miranda) and the beginning of Part 8 (August) of the novel Wonder, focusing on Miranda's internal conflict and the transition to the 6th grade nature retreat.

A lesson focused on analyzing how individual scenes and chapters contribute to the overall structure and development of a story's plot, setting, and theme.

A focused look at Part 5 of 'Wonder', exploring Justin's unique perspective, narrative voice, and his protective role within the Pullman family circle.

Mastering Latin roots related to doing and writing: fac/fic/fact (to make/do) and scrib/script (to write).

Mastering Latin roots related to leading and following: duc/duct (to lead) and sequ/secut (to follow).

Mastering Latin roots related to carrying and pulling: port (to carry) and tract (to pull).