A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details within biographical texts about famous historical figures, designed for 3rd-grade students with varying reading levels.

A lesson focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details in informational texts about famous early inventors. Students will practice reading short passages and selecting the best main idea and supporting evidence from multiple-choice options.

Students learn to identify and apply rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos) through the lens of environmental advocacy, culminating in a local civic action project.

A comprehensive training for new elementary teachers focusing on the Big 6 components of literacy, High Impact Practices, and expert teacher observations based on NYSED standards.

A comprehensive suite of materials for observing and analyzing Rick's Reading Workshop, including transcripts, pedagogical charts, and presentation slides for teacher training.

A comprehension-focused lesson on the prologue and Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet, using Wh- questions to ensure students grasp the foundational plot points and character motivations.

A 30-minute exploration of author's purpose using Julia Alvarez's 'In the Time of the Butterflies', focusing on how historical fiction serves to honor, inform, and inspire.

A lesson focused on RL.4.1, teaching students to use explicit details and draw inferences from both traditional literature and realistic fiction through an investigative lens.

Students will explore the differences between chronological and sequential text structures by analyzing short passages about history and everyday processes.

A lesson focused on RI.3.2 (Main Idea and Key Details) using the inspiring biography of Bessie Coleman, featuring tiered reading passages for differentiated instruction.

A focused reading lesson on hydrothermal vents, designed to help students master quoting accurately from a text to support explicit points and inferences.

A lesson exploring the evolution of the Olympic Games while mastering the skills of identifying central ideas and crafting objective summaries.

A focused lesson on identifying the main idea within complex non-fiction texts about North Carolina history, specifically the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

A decodable literacy lesson for first graders focusing on the /ou/ phonics pattern (UFLI Lesson 83) set in a freshwater marsh habitat, featuring mice and frogs.

A targeted review lesson focused on identifying themes in literature and writing concise summaries that highlight the development of those themes, specifically designed for ILEARN test preparation.

A lesson exploring the themes of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery,' focusing on the dangers of blindly following tradition and improving writing through error analysis and correction.

A focused assessment on pages 178-198 of Rex Ogle's memoir 'Abuela, Don't Forget Me', exploring themes of displacement, family tension, and the weight of memories during a move.

Teaches students how to use T-charts to organize claims and supporting text evidence, providing a clear visual structure for essay planning.

Focuses on identifying and creating parallel structure in sentences to improve writing rhythm and clarity, tailored for students needing mild support.

A reading lesson comparing the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere with the lesser-known but equally heroic ride of Sybil Ludington during the American Revolution. Students will read paired passages and complete a compare-and-contrast analysis.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on derivational roots jud, leg, mod, and biblio, featuring a word bank, fill-in-the-blank exercises, word scrambles, and a crossword puzzle.

A science-focused lesson on sequencing informational text through the lens of fossil formation. Students will learn to identify temporal clues and map out complex natural processes.

Synthesis of the poem's themes through a summary guide and a practice test to prepare students for formal assessment.

Analysis of the poem's language, focusing on the idiom 'missed the boat', tone, mood, and the contrasting word choices used for each leader.

Introduction to the two historical figures, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, their core ideologies, and the literal meaning of the poem using visual aids and a T-chart.

A lesson focused on objective summarization of the Prometheus myth, specifically the theft of fire, aligned with RI.6.2. Students learn to separate factual retelling from personal opinion while maintaining strong organization.

A high-stakes, gamified ELA review lesson where 7th-grade students act as secret agents to solve language and reading puzzles modeled after MAAP assessment tasks. Students practice evidence-based reasoning, context clues, and grammar conventions in a collaborative 'escape room' format.

A comprehensive final assessment for the novel 'All American Boys', featuring a study guide, a traditional exam, and a detailed answer key.

A mini-lesson focused on the mechanics and craft of writing dialogue to enhance storytelling. Students learn punctuation rules and how to use dialogue to reveal character and advance the plot.