An ELA review lesson for middle schoolers themed around a detective agency. Students analyze a short story to master theme, character development, and figurative language while citing evidence like lead investigators.

An intensive 50-minute writing review for middle schoolers focusing on the mechanics of argumentative and expository writing. Students analyze samples, revise for transitions and evidence, and complete a timed practice session with a planning organizer.

A deep dive into Mary Oliver's "The Journey," focusing on theme development, symbolism, and the use of figurative language to convey personal transformation.

A fast-paced, highly scaffolded 45-minute lesson where middle schoolers deconstruct mentor arguments and build their own evidence-based claims using a 'Persuasion Lab' framework. Features integrated sentence frames, collaborative planning, and a streamlined peer feedback protocol.

A comprehensive writing workshop lesson for grades 6-8 focused on the architecture of a persuasive essay. Students analyze a mentor text, use scaffolded organizers to build their own arguments, and engage in peer review to strengthen their claims.

A comprehensive lesson on mastering Extended Constructed Responses (ECR) through the lens of architectural design. Students learn to analyze prompts, draft strong thesis statements, and organize coherent arguments using 'blueprints' and structural planning.

A set of review materials focused on structural analysis, evidence evaluation, and claim synthesis using an architectural 'blueprint' theme.