A lesson focused on building semantic networks by breaking down academic vocabulary into its architectural components: roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will use visual word maps to connect word parts to meaning and usage.
An introductory lesson on rhetoric through Janet Boyd's "Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking)", where students explore how audience, context, and genre shape rhetorical choices.
This lesson analyzes Chapter 2 of Just Mercy, focusing on how Stevenson develops his argument about individual agency and the inciting of change through knowledge and hope.
An introductory lesson on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, focusing on characterization, systemic injustice, and the power of hope in the Introduction and Chapter 1.
A high-impact, 60-minute professional development session focused on evidence-based phonics instruction. Educators will explore the science of reading, practice explicit instructional routines, and leave with actionable strategies for the classroom.
A literary analysis lesson focusing on character motivations and plot dynamics in Chapter 7 of Treasure Island. Students analyze Jim Hawkins' confrontation with Israel Hands and his surprising encounter with Long John Silver.
A writing lesson focused on descriptive narrative techniques, specifically utilizing sensory details and maintaining consistent verb tenses to depict a bustling school cafeteria.
Students explore the world of correspondence in a classroom post office, practicing literacy and social-emotional skills by writing letters to their future selves as they prepare for summer transitions.
A comprehensive lesson on adapting communication styles for older audiences, focusing on clarity, pacing, and respectful engagement. Students will learn practical strategies to bridge the generational gap in public speaking and presentations.
A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details using community helpers as the central theme, tailored for 2nd-grade ESL students at various WIDA proficiency levels.
A 50-minute comparison of The Great Gatsby and The Crucible, focusing on the themes of reputation, integrity, and the individual's struggle against societal expectations. Students analyze character motivations and write a synthesis paragraph.
A lesson exploring the dual nature of prejudice and perspective in 'The House on Mango Street', focusing on how outsiders and insiders view the same neighborhood differently. Students bridge the tragic anonymity of 'Geraldo No Last Name' with the systemic fear described in 'Those Who Don't' through collaborative creative writing.
A targeted lesson on Long I (igh, ie, y) and Long O (oa, ow, oe) digraphs using nature-themed vocabulary and decodable text.
A highly visual lesson for Book 10 of the Odyssey designed for WIDA Level 1-2 ELLs, focusing on Odysseus's encounters with Aeolus, the Laestrygonians, and Circe.
A lesson centered around the movie adaptation of 'The Devil's Arithmetic', focusing on character development and the theme of remembrance. Students will analyze Hannah's transformation and the historical weight of the Holocaust through guided viewing.
A visually-supported lesson on Book 10 of The Odyssey, designed for WIDA Level 1-2 ELLs to master plot sequencing and key vocabulary through storyboarding and sorting.
A comprehension assessment covering the first half of Jason Reynolds' Long Way Down, specifically focusing on the elevator floors 7 through 3. Designed with scaffolds for high school striving readers.
Students will learn to identify an author's point of view and purpose regarding climate change and analyze how authors distinguish their positions from others using specific rhetorical moves.
A deep dive into how memoirists use sensory details to bring their memories to life, featuring an excerpt from Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
This lesson introduces direct objects as the receivers of action in a sentence. Students will learn to identify the 'who' or 'what' that follows an action verb to find the direct object.
A Grade 7 science-fiction narrative exploring themes of isolation, discovery, and communication on a lunar outpost.
A Grade 4 reading comprehension lesson featuring a magical narrative about discovery and empathy.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade math review game designed as an island-themed scavenger hunt. Students solve task cards across all math domains to 'navigate' their way across the island.
A poetry analysis assignment set at a first-grade reading level focused on key figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Students decode a secret message about the importance of studying history to become future writers.
A lesson focused on making inferences using the story 'Where on Earth Is My Bagel?' with a specific focus on cultural setting and character motivations.
A 90-minute professional development session for K-8 teachers focused on vertical alignment of Arizona ELA standards, academic vocabulary, and transferable engagement strategies.
Tableau de bord de la progression spiralaire en grammaire, conjugaison, orthographe et lexique pour le cycle 3.
Détail des 15 unités d'apprentissage (3 par période) incluant la littérature, la compréhension, l'EDL et la rédaction.
Vue d'ensemble de l'année scolaire déclinée en 5 périodes, avec les œuvres littéraires de référence et les objectifs majeurs.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the plot, character development, and central themes of confidence, mentorship, and community in the film Akeelah and the Bee.
A lesson focusing on advanced suffix patterns including ci, ti, cious, tious, tial, cial, and al through a mysterious expedition story.