A Stranger Things themed lesson focusing on complex sentence construction using subject, verb, and various predicate expanders (where, when, why).

A creative writing lesson where students step into Clover's perspective to write a heartfelt eulogy for Boxer, focusing on the tragic betrayal of the working class by the pigs.

A lesson focused on identifying and explaining the theme of a literary passage using textual evidence. Students practice excavating deeper meanings from short narratives through collaborative or independent task card activities.

Analyze the high-stakes climax of Tuck Everlasting, focusing on plot structure, character motives, and the building of tension during the jailbreak. Students will explore the moral complexities of Mae and Winnie's actions through comparative analysis and suspense tracking.

A comprehensive analysis of Kwame Dawes' poem 'Dirt,' focusing on sensory imagery, metaphors, and the social-emotional connections to ancestry and resilience. This lesson includes differentiated materials for varying reading levels.

A high-energy lesson that teaches students how to identify central ideas and supporting evidence through the exciting world of motocross racing. Students will analyze a passage about the physical demands of the sport and use a scaffolded graphic organizer to map out their findings.

A reading comprehension lesson focused on citing evidence and making inferences about the hidden infrastructure of Disney World, designed for middle schoolers reading at a 5th-grade level.

A focused activity set designed to help students analyze how individuals, ideas, and events interact within a rock-themed narrative. This lesson uses the high-energy world of rock music to teach literary analysis skills.

A lesson focusing on Chapters 13-18 of Tuck Everlasting, where the Man in the Yellow Suit makes a dark bargain with the Foster family to gain control of the magic spring. Students will analyze the plot through summarizing and vocabulary in context.

Students read an adapted narrative about the Los Angeles food truck scene, focusing on identifying central themes, summarizing key events, and using context clues to understand figurative language and vocabulary.

A TEKS-aligned lesson (Grade 7-8) exploring characterization in Langston Hughes's 'Thank You, M'am'. Students use the STEAL method to analyze how characters' motivations and behaviors influence events and the resolution of the plot (TEKS 7.7B).

A slide-based analysis of Cal and Pop's evolving identities and Creek heritage in Joseph Bruchac's novel *Two Roads*. Students will explore how the Great Depression and historical boarding schools shaped the characters' understanding of themselves.

A deep dive into the complex motivations and conflicts of the Greasers and Socs in S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders. Students will analyze how internal struggles and external pressures shape the characters' actions.

Students explore the use of similes and metaphors in Katy Perry's 'Roar' to express self-empowerment and strength. They analyze how these literary devices create vivid imagery and a powerful message.

Students analyze the song 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus as a poetic work, focusing on the central metaphor of a mountain climb to represent life's challenges and perseverance.

A comprehensive remediation program designed for 7th grade students to master key NC ELA standards, focusing on evidence-based reading, central idea, and context clues.

A student-focused lesson set in a vibrant anime world, focusing on Tier 2 vocabulary, narrative structure, and advanced plot analysis.

A lesson focused on Chapter 6 of the Treasure Island reader, covering the pirate's truce offer, the battle for the log house, and Jim's daring mission to move the Hispaniola.

A targeted morning work session designed to sharpen 7th-grade ELA skills in preparation for the NYS exam, focusing on reading comprehension, grammar, and context clues.