A game-based consolidation lesson where students identify and correct mixed formatting errors in MLA and APA documents.
A deep-dive character analysis lesson comparing Katniss Everdeen with other literary protagonists to explore universal hero archetypes and character development.
A lesson exploring Chapter 8 of 'Two Roads', focusing on the socio-economic and racial dynamics of hobo jungles during the Great Depression.
A focused exploration of Chapter 8 of Joseph Bruchac's 'Two Roads,' examining the historical reality of Indian Boarding Schools and the impact of forced assimilation on Cal's identity. Students will analyze the symbolic 'stripping' of identity and the historical context of the 1930s.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the lives of sports icons through biographical nonfiction and narrative fiction. Students analyze resilience, social impact, and authorial perspective in sports storytelling.
Reflecting on acquired literacy skills and their application in future learning.
Active reading techniques including annotation and summarization.
Exploring online identity and the long-term impact of digital actions.
Introduction to MLA 9th Edition citation formatting and attribution.
Understanding the ethics of information use and identifying types of plagiarism.
Hands-on practice navigating databases to locate specific academic information.
Translating research questions into effective search keywords.
Evaluating source credibility using the CRAAP test framework.
Introduction to school library systems and databases to establish a foundation for research.
The first lesson in a series about Simone Biles, focusing on her early life, discovery of gymnastics, and the impact of her training. Students practice decoding multisyllabic words before engaging in a 20-minute silent reading session.
A comprehensive vocabulary resource and introductory lesson to help Spanish-speaking students decode the archaic language of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
A focused lesson on crafting a thesis statement for a comparative essay between Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, specifically using the 'Answer to a Question' strategy.
