Focuses on selecting a topic and drafting a powerful introduction and thesis statement using a model essay as a guide.
A comprehensive review of the five informational text structures using an architectural blueprint theme. Students learn to identify structures through signal words and graphic organizers.
A comprehensive review of the five primary informational text structures: description, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast. Students identify signal words, analyze short passages, and use graphic organizers to map text relationships.
A focused lesson assessing comprehension of Part 6 of 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, covering August's experience with hearing aids and the pivotal nature retreat.
A deep-dive discussion into Chapter 8 of The Outsiders, focusing on character evolution, the weight of social expectations, and the looming threat of violence.
In this lesson, students become "Media Decoders" to uncover bias and evaluate the reliability of information. They will analyze headlines, examine source credibility, and apply critical thinking to navigate the modern media landscape.
A biography research project focused on influential athletes who changed the world. Students use a sports-themed packet to document their subject's career milestones, social impact, and personal mindset.
A lesson focused on identifying and citing evidence from functional texts, such as manuals and agreements, to support a specific argument. Students will practice finding two pieces of evidence and explaining their relevance.
A lesson focused on teaching students how to make logical inferences and identify implicit meanings using high-interest sports narratives.
