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A comprehensive set of reading comprehension check-in quizzes for five popular middle-grade novels. Each novel features two specialized quizzes—one focusing on initial character introductions and the other on major plot resolutions.

A reading and analysis lesson for the first two chapters of 'Freak the Mighty' by Rodman Philbrick. Students explore character traits, narrative point of view, physical settings, and make initial plot predictions.

A premium, printable two-page character map worksheet for 'Freak the Mighty' Chapters 1 & 2. Features sections for setting and point of view tracking, a structured character T-chart for Max, Kevin, Gwen, Grim, and Gram with clean writing lines, and a synthesis essay prompt at the end with ample handwriting space.

A Tier 2 reading comprehension intervention sequence designed for sixth-grade students. This three-session program utilizes a structured, scaffolded approach to help students identify key details, filter out distracting information, and craft precise main idea summaries.

A welcoming, high-energy introductory lesson for English Term 2. Students reflect on their holiday experiences, practice active listening and speaking in a collaborative environment, and set personalized, actionable SMART goals for the new term.

A beautifully formatted, print-ready, 2-page student goal-setting worksheet. Contains look-back reflections, selectable superpower target skill, a structured SMART goal drafting space, a 'Find Someone Who' speaking grid, and a tear-off exit ticket.

A spy-themed 4-day parts of speech review sequence for 6th and 7th graders. Students become secret agents in the 'Syntax Syndicate', cracking codes and completing missions to master nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections, culminating in a collaborative classroom escape room.

A lesson focusing on identifying the central theme of a text about first-day jitters and using the RACE writing strategy to formulate structured, text-evidence-supported responses.

A minimalist yet highly colorful, high-contrast slide presentation for English Term 2 Welcome Back lesson. Designed with solid flat color blocks, generous breathing room, giant typography, and no text smaller than 24px for maximum readability.

A comprehensive literary research unit designed to guide students through a structural and character analysis of classic and regional fairy tales. Students assume the role of folklore investigators, tracking standard tropes, character motivations, helper archetypes, and plot designs, culminating in an analytical presentation.

A highly engaging vocabulary lesson where students master key ecosystem and habitat terms through interactive pairing games and hands-on sentence completion.

A comprehensive one-page teacher guide and answer key for 'The Hallway Hurdle' worksheet, featuring model RACE responses, a grading rubric, and common student misconceptions.