A comprehensive lesson on using demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) through the lens of museum curators managing an exhibit. Students learn to distinguish between singular/plural and near/far objects.

The concluding phase of the routine, focusing on the final performance, the resolution of the novel's conflicts, and the lasting changes in Jake and the Applewhites.

The middle phase of the routine, focusing on the development of the play 'The Sound of Music' and the increasing cooperation between the eccentric family members.

The introductory phase of the daily routine, focusing on character introductions, the setting of Wit's End, and the initial clash of personalities between Jake and E.D.

Students will analyze how individuals, events, and ideas interact in the context of historical biographies and scientific breakthroughs, specifically targeting RI 7.3.

Synthesizing unit themes and essential questions in a final assessment.

Building suspense and analyzing plot resolution in 'The Hitch-Hiker'.

Investigating the impact of the past on the present through 'In the Year 1974' and 'Thank You, M’am'.

Examining internal conflict and cultural values in 'The Wise Old Woman' and 'Mad'.

Breaking tropes and analyzing character complexity in the graphic novel 'Nimona'.

Exploring social conflict and the pressure to conform in 'Seventh Grade' and 'Stargirl'.

Intro to Unit, Essential Question, and analyzing character motivation in Kipling's 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi'.