Day 2 of Unit 1: Exploring Narrative Arcs and Brainstorming Conflict. Students read 'Lost Island' to identify plot structure and begin planning their Narrative EWP using context clues for deeper meaning.
A 6th-grade reading comprehension lesson exploring the historical evolution of baseball from its early rules to its status as a cultural icon.
A lesson focused on evaluating student understanding of parallel narratives and dual perspectives through the lens of 'The Princess and the Pea'. Students will demonstrate how the same events are experienced differently by the Prince and the Princess.
An introductory exploration of pirate life, language, and culture within the context of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
A reading-based lesson where students explore the concept of AI as a 'brainstorming buddy' through a narrative story and practice writing a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) paragraph.
Day 6 of Unit 1: Facing the Great Depression. Students perform a First Read of 'The Mighty Miss Malone' to analyze Deza's character and begin drafting the sensory details for their Narrative EWP.