An introductory lesson bundle for Jerry Spinelli's novel Stargirl, focusing on the author's background, desert setting of Mica, Arizona, key characters, and contextual vocabulary for Chapters 1 and 2.
An introductory lesson on spatial prepositions for 2nd grade. Students will explore 8 core prepositions (in, on, under, behind, in front of, next to, between, over) through a playground-themed interactive lecture, a visual worksheet, and hands-on practice.
A reading comprehension and vocabulary lesson based on the final chapter of Treasure Island.
A foundational grammar lesson focusing on identifying subjects and predicates, and distinguishing between simple and complex sentences using visual construction-themed formulas and graphics.
A deep-dive reading analysis of chapters 31-36 of the novel 'Knead', exploring student comprehension and character inference.
A highly scaffolded, visual lesson covering Book 9 of The Odyssey (the Cyclops). Focuses on character roles, sequencing Odysseus's escape plan, and cause-and-effect vocabulary for WIDA Level 1-2 ELL students.
A highly visual assessment lesson for 9th-grade WIDA Level 1-2 ELL students covering Book 11 of The Odyssey (the Underworld). Features simplified language, scaffolded graphic organizers, and character matching.
A lesson where sixth-grade students write, edit, and compile a collaborative survival guide for rising sixth graders. They synthesize their ELA growth and academic/social tips using persuasive writing.
An intensive ESL lesson focused on Memorial Day history, academic vocabulary acquisition, and proofreading skills such as verb tense consistency, capitalization, homophones, and sentence structure.
A spooky, high-interest ELA comprehension lesson for grades 5-8, perfect for sub days. Students read a terrifying tale about a haunted school locker, use margin annotations, complete visual organizers, and crack a secret clue-based meta-puzzle.
A straightforward, supportive public speaking lesson designed to help low-proficiency 13-year-olds master the basic mechanics of posture, eye contact, and vocal volume.
A lesson containing a 5-day student bell ringer packet and a teacher guide with detailed answer keys and Google Apps Script code to build corresponding Google Forms.
A scaffolded introductory lesson on identifying unreliable narrators in gothic literature. Students read a custom suspenseful practice story and complete targeted skill-building activities before diving into Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
An architectural blueprint-themed lesson introducing relative adverbs (where, when, why) as 'bridge builders' that connect clauses and sentences. Includes interactive instruction slides, hands-on task cards for stations, and a blueprint-style recording sheet.
A whimsical first-grade ELA lesson teaching the power of silent 'e' through hands-on spelling wizard activities and guided practice.
A structured writing lesson focused on drafting cohesive introductory paragraphs using the RACE strategy. Features a clear gradual release model (I Do, We Do, You Do) to guide students through introducing the question, linking context, and drafting a solid Restate & Answer claim.
A high-interest persuasive writing lesson where students analyze the impact of technology on society, select a stance on topics like social media limits or video game benefits, and construct a structured persuasive argument.
An ELA and self-reflection project where 3rd-6th grade students curate their year-long academic growth, select their best writing, and design an interactive art-gallery-style showcase of their progress.