A lesson focused on breaking down complex arguments into three core components: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning, using a detective-themed investigation framework.

A rigorous writing practice session modeled after the New York State 7th Grade ELA exam, featuring a complex informational text and text-based response prompts.

A comprehensive exploration of the plot and themes of Esperanza Rising, focusing on chapter-by-chapter summaries with bilingual support to deepen comprehension of Esperanza's journey from wealth to hard-won resilience.

Tracking tools for 5th grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (132 WPM), Winter (149 WPM), and Spring (162 WPM) trackers.

Tracking tools for 4th grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (115 WPM), Winter (133 WPM), and Spring (147 WPM) trackers.

Tracking tools for 1st grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Winter (37 WPM) and Spring (66 WPM) trackers. No Fall benchmark is typically assessed at this level.

Tracking tools for 3rd grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (87 WPM), Winter (110 WPM), and Spring (125 WPM) trackers.

A focused lesson on Chapter 19 of 'Because of Winn-Dixie', exploring Otis's backstory, his time in jail, and the deepening empathy Opal feels for him.

Tracking tools for 2nd grade reading fluency benchmarks. Includes Fall (56 WPM), Winter (84 WPM), and Spring (101 WPM) trackers.

A intensive reteach lesson for standard RI.6.3, focusing on how authors introduce, illustrate, and elaborate on key elements in a text using Civil Rights, Social Media, and Scientific Innovation topics.

The culminating project where students research a controversial sports figure and produce a persuasive investigative podcast script and recording.

Students master the art of the interview, learning to craft hard-hitting questions and analyze verbal cues to uncover the 'truth' behind the athlete's persona.

An exploration of how media framing, headlines, and persuasive language can transform an athlete's public image from hero to villain and back again.