The resolution of Jackson's journey and the culminating creative project. Reading chapters 41-52.

Tensions rise and truths are revealed in chapters 31-40.

Deepening mysteries and family secrets in chapters 21-30.

Jackson struggles with his family's financial situation as he reads chapters 11-20.

Introduction to Jackson and the return of Crenshaw. Reading chapters 1-10.

A comprehensive 120-minute lesson designed to teach middle schoolers the structural components of argumentative writing through an architectural metaphor. Students learn about claims, evidence, reasoning, and counterclaims while engaging in collaborative and independent building.

A lesson on the structure of a 5-paragraph argumentative essay using a 'Case File' theme, designed for middle school students to master logical organization and evidence-based writing.

A poetry analysis lesson where students take on the role of 'Literacy Analysts' to decode complex texts and lead their own learning. Through the lens of leadership and self-oversight, students learn to break down stanzas, identify literary devices, and uncover deeper themes.

An instructional unit focusing on TEKS E2.8A, teaching students to analyze author's purpose, audience, and message within a variety of texts using nuanced verbs and rhetorical context.

Deconstructs the components of a powerful argument, focusing on claim development, rhetorical devices, and the strategic use of evidence and counter-arguments.