An ELA review lesson for middle schoolers themed around a detective agency. Students analyze a short story to master theme, character development, and figurative language while citing evidence like lead investigators.

An intensive 50-minute writing review for middle schoolers focusing on the mechanics of argumentative and expository writing. Students analyze samples, revise for transitions and evidence, and complete a timed practice session with a planning organizer.

A deep dive into Mary Oliver's "The Journey," focusing on theme development, symbolism, and the use of figurative language to convey personal transformation.

A fast-paced, highly scaffolded 45-minute lesson where middle schoolers deconstruct mentor arguments and build their own evidence-based claims using a 'Persuasion Lab' framework. Features integrated sentence frames, collaborative planning, and a streamlined peer feedback protocol.

A comprehensive writing workshop lesson for grades 6-8 focused on the architecture of a persuasive essay. Students analyze a mentor text, use scaffolded organizers to build their own arguments, and engage in peer review to strengthen their claims.

A comprehensive lesson on deconstructing essay and short-answer prompts, outlining responses, and evaluating the quality of existing answers.