The class focuses on the most common analogy types involving similarity, contrast, and intensity. Students analyze pairs where the relationship depends on nuance to refine their vocabulary precision.
A deep dive into James Baldwin's 'Sonny's Blues,' focusing on character dynamics, the symbolism of jazz, and the redemptive power of art in 1950s Harlem.
A lesson focused on identifying misinformation and disinformation through short case studies, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about spotting digital red flags.
A comprehensive collection of 10 word search puzzles focusing on commonly confused words (homophones and near-homophones). Designed to improve vocabulary recognition and spelling through engaging "Case File" themed activities.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of William Kamkwamba's memoir about building a windmill in Malawi.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of the dual-narrative memoir about a life-changing pen pal relationship.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Reyna Grande's memoir about her journey from Mexico to the United States.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Trevor Noah's memoir about growing up in apartheid-era South Africa.
Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Ji-Li Jiang's memoir about the Cultural Revolution in China.
A comprehensive set of vocabulary-building puzzles focused on essential ELA academic terms, covering literary elements, figurative language, rhetorical devices, and more.