Volume 4 of the listening comprehension series. Topics include The Metaverse, Bouldering, and Electric Skateboards. Advanced practice with sentence frames for inference.
A complete Chapters 42-46 companion study for the climax and conclusion of Amal Unbound, featuring a 5-page student reading guide, a comprehensive teacher answer key, and a paper-saving student answer sheet.
A complete Chapters 37-41 companion study for the novel Amal Unbound, featuring a 5-page student reading guide, a comprehensive teacher answer key, and a paper-saving student answer sheet.
A comprehensive 13-day summer school curriculum framework for 6th-8th graders aligned with Lexia Aspire literacy principles. Focuses on word study (morphology), syntax, reading fluency (prosody and phrasing), and deep comprehension (text structure and text evidence-based inferences).
A comprehensive end-of-unit assessment for Pam Muñoz Ryan's Esperanza Rising, containing a 34-point student exam and a complete teacher answer key and grading guide.
A high-interest reading comprehension lesson exploring bioethics, genetic engineering, and consequences through the sci-fi thriller, 'The Monster of Blackstone City'.
An engaging 8th-grade ELA lesson where students become grammar detectives, analyzing a complex mystery passage to identify parts of speech and applying their knowledge to write sophisticated, text-supported comprehension responses.
A complete Chapters 31-36 companion study for the novel Knead, featuring a 6-page student reading guide and a comprehensive teacher answer key with discussion prompts and exemplar responses.
An instructional unit designed for 8th-grade students to master complex sentence structures, subordinate conjunctions, and consistent verb tense usage, culminating in writing-heavy reading comprehension activities.
A creative Notice & Note sorting activity and comprehensive teacher guide based on chapters 1-40 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. Students analyze key fictional signposts and map them to critical moments in Minli's journey.
A comprehensive literary study unit based on selected verse chapters from Andrea Davis Pinkney's 'The Red Pencil', exploring Amira's experiences of trauma, silence, and healing inside the Kalma refugee camp in Darfur, Sudan.
A mythical reading adventure lesson featuring 'The Obsidian Codex', designed for advanced readers (7th Grade Lexile 950L-1050L). Students analyze complex character motivations and solve high-level text puzzles.
A comprehensive literary study unit based on selected chapters from Aisha Saeed's 'Amal Unbound', exploring themes of indentured servitude, systemic power, silent solidarity, and the transformative power of literacy.
A dynamic lesson where students research the history of their favorite snack and craft a persuasive pitch to 'sell' its greatness. Includes a research organizer, writing prompt, and presentation template.
A comprehensive literary study unit based on selected epistolary journal chapters from 'Home', focusing on Kaede Hirano's emotional journey of grief, family ties, and reconciling concepts of home across Japan and Canada.
A comprehensive study unit based on chapters from Marjorie Agosín's 'I Lived on Butterfly Hill', exploring Celeste's experiences of exile, solidarity, and personal growth in Juliette Cove, Maine.