A focused study of Chapter 14 of Suzanne Collins' *Sunrise on the Reaping*, analyzing Haymitch Abernathy's survival strategies and the discovery of the arena's boundaries. Students explore literal events and infer deep character motivations during the 50th Hunger Games.

A mini-lesson on summarizing non-fiction texts about the women's suffrage movement using the 'Gist' method and identifying main ideas and supporting details.

A writing intervention for 7th graders focusing on narrative flow and transitions using a visual construction-themed framework. Designed to support students with language-processing delays through color-coded scaffolding and visual connectors.

Introductory assessment for 'I Will Always Write Back', covering the initial exchange between Caitlin and Martin. Focuses on the contrast between life in Pennsylvania and Zimbabwe.

Introductory assessment for 'Red Scarf Girl' by Ji-li Jiang, covering the beginning of the Cultural Revolution in China. Focuses on the 'Four Olds' and the change in Ji-li's social status.

Introductory assessment for 'The Distance Between Us' by Reyna Grande, covering the first 40 pages. Focuses on the impact of migration on family dynamics and the dream of 'El Otro Lado'.

Introductory assessment for 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' by William Kamkwamba, covering the early chapters. Focuses on the cultural setting of Malawi and the role of magic vs. science.

Introductory assessment for Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime', covering Chapters 1-3 (approx. first 40 pages). Focuses on the setting of apartheid South Africa and Trevor's early childhood experiences.