Students synthesize their research into a concise problem statement or charity profile, sharing their findings in a peer-feedback speed-dating activity.

Students conduct independent research using guided graphic organizers to trace the root causes of their local issue and analyze charity community impact.

Students learn to evaluate online sources using the 5 Ws of Research framework, analyzing mission statements, local statistics, and financial transparency for charities.

A targeted preparation module designed to scaffold student success on Part 3 of the NYS Regents ELA exam. Students dissect a mentor text, use a structured graphic organizer to identify central ideas and literary techniques, and practice writing high-scoring responses using guided templates.

A comprehensive RLA lesson designed to guide English I students through analyzing how characterization, character foils, and plot elements intersect to develop deep thematic messages in literary texts.

An introductory 8th-grade lesson on making logical inferences and selecting text evidence, featuring guided notes with cloze passages, photo/text practice, and a set of differentiated task cards.

A foundational vocabulary lesson for WIDA Level 1-2 9th-grade ELL students covering Books 1-11 of The Odyssey. Includes a word search puzzle for visual word recognition and a scaffolded sentence-frame worksheet for contextual practice.

An 8th-grade lesson that unpacks the process of finding theme by focusing on character growth, conflict resolution, and transitioning from a single subject/topic to a fully realized thematic statement.

A mastery-focused lesson pack containing 16 Grade 8 ELA task cards aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS). Designed for retesting and remedial support, the pack includes 4-per-page task cards, a student recording sheet for active thinking, and a comprehensive teacher guide with full answer explanations.

A comprehensive mini-lesson centered on analyzing conflict, escalation, and resolution through the poem 'Mad', connecting it to prior unit texts like 'Amigo Brothers' and 'Bad Boy'.

A superhero-themed writing workshop lesson that guides students through mastering the TEXT paragraph structure and upgrading it to a full four-paragraph essay. Features dynamic, comic-inspired anchor charts and pocket-sized desk checklists.

A college-level writing lesson focusing on structural precision, thesis formulation, evidentiary mapping, and cohesive argumentation across a multi-paragraph academic essay.

A close-reading lesson exploring conflict and setting in Gary Paulsen's Woodsong. Students analyze how the brutal winter environment drives the plot and shapes the central conflict.

A literature lesson focused on Gary Paulsen's Winterdance Chapter 1. Students analyze how setting drives conflict and explore personal connections to the themes of survival, fear, and shattered illusions.

A analytical assessment lesson focusing on the high-stakes themes, racial and socioeconomic divides, and tragic character trajectories of Boobie Miles and Mike Winchell in H.G. Bissinger's Friday Night Lights.

A rigorous essay-writing unit connecting Gatsby's themes of disillusionment, social division, and unattainable dreams with the classic poetry of Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Includes brainstorming templates, evidence trackers, outlining guides, peer feedback structures, and a comprehensive rubric.

Focuses deeply on RI.8.8 (evaluating arguments, specific claims, and the relevance and sufficiency of evidence) through direct modeling, a high-rigor scientific passage, and targeted analytical practice.