A comprehensive lesson for middle school students on crafting powerful conclusion paragraphs for argumentative essays using the 'Restate, Review, Reveal' method.

In this lesson, students will practice synthesizing information from an informational text and a poem. They will learn to identify shared themes and contrasting perspectives to develop a comprehensive understanding of the aging process.

A lesson focused on identifying, comparing, and contrasting first- and third-person points of view in literature. Students will analyze how the narrator's perspective influences the reader's experience.

An engaging 40-minute lesson on diction analysis for 7th grade students, focusing on how word choice creates tone and mood using a 'Word Alchemy' theme.

A 10-minute mini-lesson exploring the relationship between central ideas and supporting details using the relatable context of TikTok algorithms and social media feeds.

A scientific approach to character and theme analysis for 5th and 6th graders, where students act as lead researchers in a high-tech literary lab.

An 8th-grade ELA lesson on personal narratives, focusing on sensory details, reflection, and chronological order through mentor texts and guided drafting. Students will learn to turn personal memories into impactful stories.

A focused practice session on identifying relevant textual evidence and correctly formatting direct quotes using lead-ins and punctuation within an opinion essay context.

A lesson focused on mastering the art of the introductory paragraph in opinion writing, specifically focusing on hooks, topic introduction, and thesis statements.

A focused reading comprehension lesson on Chapter 7 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King', covering the team's mission to Big Al's Junk Palace and June's character development.

A deep dive into Chapters 5 and 6 of The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King, focusing on Jack's mysterious dreams, the arrival of the King Wretch, and the shifting atmosphere in Wakefield.

A reading comprehension set for Chapters 5 and 6 of 'The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King' (Book 3), featuring short answer and multiple choice questions.

A reading comprehension lesson focused on Chapter 5 of "The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King", using simplified language and visual aids to support diverse learners.

This lesson explores how poets use words with multiple meanings (polysemy) to create depth, irony, and ambiguity in their writing. Students will act as 'poetry sleuths' to uncover hidden layers in various verses.

A comprehensive ELA lesson for 8th graders focusing on the craft of personal narrative. Students explore mentor texts, develop sensory writing skills, and draft reflective stories through a vintage explorer-themed 'Journal Journey.'