A lesson focused on distinguishing between effective and ineffective paraphrasing and summarizing techniques using the context of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Students will read a short passage and categorize various examples into 'good' or 'bad' buckets.

An introductory lesson exploring various types of figurative language through clear examples and integrated practice questions.

This lesson introduces nine key figurative language devices through interactive slides and practice. Students identify definitions, analyze examples, and create their own original phrases while reviewing previous concepts.

A comprehensive lesson targeting 12 pairs/trios of commonly confused words through a "Grammar Lab" theme. Students will identify, define, and correctly apply homophones and tricky word pairs through direct instruction and a hands-on sorting game.

A deep dive into Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', focusing on the mechanics of suspense, the psychology of the unreliable narrator, and the sharp edge of gothic irony.

A lesson focused on mastering academic vocabulary used in reading comprehension questions. Students will learn to distinguish between common analytical verbs and concepts through a hands-on matching game and reference guides.

A 45-minute lesson where students showcase their media literacy investigations through screencasts, engage in peer evaluation using a professional rubric, and reflect on their growth as digital fact-checkers.

In this lesson, students step into the role of investigative journalists to create a screencast that documents their fact-checking process and final findings. They will learn to combine digital storytelling with technical screencasting skills to present evidence clearly and convincingly.

A 45-minute lesson where students become newsroom investigators, learning to distinguish between objective hard news reporting and subjective opinion pieces through hands-on analysis and writing practice.

Students will identify and compare four major text structures: chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution. Through an architectural 'blueprint' theme, ESL students will learn signal words and structural patterns to improve reading comprehension.

A lesson focused on analyzing the structure and content of a persuasive essay regarding school uniforms, helping students identify key argumentative components.

A lesson focused on distinguishing summary from opinion through the lens of the Prometheus myth, featuring a neutral news reporting activity.

An introductory lesson for the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, focusing on plot, setting, character, and the theme of survival.

In this lesson, students analyze the climax of the Prometheus myth, focusing on how specific details of his punishment convey the central idea of eternal sacrifice and defiance. Students will use the Bernard Evslin version of the text to identify key details and explain their significance.

A lesson focused on helping students write a structured three-paragraph essay connecting a self-chosen topic to scientific principles.

A choice-based writing lesson where students select an opinion prompt and use provided short articles to gather evidence for their persuasive pieces.

A lesson focused on mastering the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework through investigative practice and sentence structure analysis.

A cumulative review and application session where students differentiate between sentence types and correct structural errors.

Explores the hierarchy of complex sentences, teaching students to identify and utilize subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns.

Introduces the mechanics of compound sentences, focusing on coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and the proper use of semicolons.

A high-energy, 25-minute collaborative lesson focused on identifying and analyzing themes in Neal Shusterman's 'Downsiders'. Students use a Think-Pair-Share structure to explore the conflict between the Topside and Downside worlds.

A comprehensive lesson combining the introduction to Greek mythology hierarchies with the analysis of Prometheus's gift of fire, focusing on technical vocabulary and word choice.

A lesson focused on understanding the structural components of an argumentative essay through a hands-on sorting and sequencing activity.

A lesson focused on enhancing sentence variety and structure through combining techniques. Students practice building compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences using April-themed prompts.

A foundational lesson for beginning ELL students to understand the opening of Homer's Odyssey through visual storytelling and simplified vocabulary focusing on Athena's arrival in Ithaca and her interaction with Telemachus.

A lesson focused on analyzing complex social situations involving respect and translating those analyses into persuasive or argumentative essays. Students will evaluate different perspectives and build logical arguments.

A practice test and answer key based on the passage 'Getting Lost in a Good Book Can Help Keep You Healthy' by Hilary Freeman, focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, and analyzing claims.

A lesson on "chameleon prefixes" (assimilated prefixes), specifically focusing on how the prefix 'ad-' changes to 'ac-', 'ap-', and 'an-' to match the root word.

A lesson focused on the spelling rules for the assimilated suffixes -ible and -able, teaching students how to identify complete root words to determine the correct spelling.

An introduction to Latin bases for word decoding, focusing on common roots found in complex English words. Students will learn the meanings of eight specific bases and practice building and breaking down words.

A comprehensive guide to mastering the RACE writing strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain) for constructed responses. Students will learn to build strong, evidence-based arguments through scaffolded practice and graphic organizers.

A choice-based writing lesson where students select an opinion prompt and use provided short articles to gather evidence for their persuasive pieces.

A focused exploration of the opening chapters of Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, introducing Roy Eberhardt, the mysterious running boy, and the conflict at the pancake house construction site.

A comprehensive lesson on vocabulary acquisition strategies focusing on Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students learn to decode complex words by analyzing their components and using context clues to verify meaning.

A comprehensive lesson designed to assess and reinforce student understanding of identifying central ideas and creating objective summaries (RI.6-8.2). It includes rigorous non-fiction passages and EOG-aligned assessments.

A targeted formative assessment focused on RI.8.1, where students identify the strongest textual evidence to support claims and inferences in a nonfiction passage.