Students focus on transitions and logical flow as they move from planning to drafting their full persuasive essay.
A lesson focused on identifying and mapping the key elements of a story's plot using Freytag's Pyramid structure.
A scaffolded approach to argumentative writing using the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework and simplified structures to help students build persuasive essays about school-related debates.
This lesson breaks down the complex components of an argumentative essay into manageable structural parts, focusing on the 5-paragraph model, the introduction triad (Hook, Bridge, Thesis), and the essential trio of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER). Students also learn how to address opposing viewpoints through counter-claims and rebuttals.
Resources for mastering comparative writing, including rubrics and organizers for subject analysis.
A collection of tools to help students and teachers evaluate narrative writing through clear criteria and student-friendly goals.
A lesson focused on helping 3rd grade ESL students master the use of 'to be' verbs in present (is, are) and past (was, were) tenses using relatable nouns and pronouns.
A phonics lesson focused on decoding 2-syllable VCV words with open and closed syllables, set against a retro-futuristic solar system theme.
A short lesson covering the climax and resolution of the poem 'Casey at the Bat'. Students analyze the crowd's reaction, Casey's changing attitude, and the final strikeout.
A lesson focusing on character analysis and trait identification in Peter Pan Chapters 1-8. Includes a character quiz and assessment tools.
