Students investigate the use of Latin abbreviations and phrases in informational texts. They learn to distinguish between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.' and practice incorporating them into precise academic writing.
A 30-minute introductory lesson where students learn to decode complex words using a list of 24 common morphemes.
A lesson focused on helping students master the criteria for successful argumentative writing using a student-friendly checklist based on state-aligned rubrics.
An introduction to Shakespeare's whimsical comedy for young readers, focusing on plot, characters, and the magical setting of the enchanted forest.
A lesson focused on self-editing and peer-reviewing using a rubric-aligned checklist to improve sentence variety, grammar, and mechanics.
This lesson guides students through an analysis of Día de Muertos, focusing on the cultural significance, historical roots, and identity-affirming power of the tradition. Students will practice synthesizing information from multiple paragraphs to construct a meaningful written response about resilience and memory.
A focused practice session on identifying cause-and-effect relationships within a fictional text, modeled after EOC RLA assessment formats.
A high-stakes reading game where students compete as jockeys to master multi-syllabic vocabulary and fluency through a horse-racing themed challenge.
A 6th-grade ELA lesson focused on RL.6.1, RL.6.2, and RL.6.3, where students analyze and compare two short stories through binary-choice questions.
A character analysis and creative writing lesson centered on the Straw Hat Pirates from One Piece. Students will explore character motivations, roles, and traits while developing their own unique additions to the crew.
An engaging figurative language enrichment activity for students who finish assignments early, focusing on simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and idioms.
Students explore their unique personality traits and strengths to prepare for an 'All About Me' essay using a visual brainstorming web.