A fast-paced 30-minute lesson where students learn to identify and cite specific textual evidence from informational texts using the 'Case File' investigative method.

A lesson exploring Walter Dean Myers' memoir 'Bad Boy', focusing on his upbringing in Harlem and the complex development of his identity. Students will analyze character traits and master contextual vocabulary from the narrative.

A modified introduction to Sandra Cisneros's 'The House on Mango Street,' focusing on Esperanza's identity, her neighborhood, and key character relationships through simplified vignettes and visual aids.

A resource kit for teachers to track and support student progress across three distinct tiers of mastery, specifically tailored for Narrative Writing skills.

A comprehensive unit planning package for the 11th-grade Contemporary Voices unit, featuring a TEKS-aligned blueprint and a detailed 6-week instructional agenda focused on identity, culture, and research.

An introductory lesson to the novel 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet', focusing on the historical setting of the Panama Hotel and initial character impressions through an anticipation guide and guided reading.

A specialized essay-writing workshop focused on comparing and contrasting two fictional narratives. Students analyze how family influences shape the identities of Maria and Evan, leading to a full-length essay response aligned with Book 2 of the IA.

Focused on identifying central ideas in informational texts and analyzing how point of view shapes a narrative. Uses 'Humans With Amazing Senses' to study scientific concepts and 'No Horizon Is So Far' to explore personal perspective in extreme environments.

Focused on theme development, diction analysis, and identifying argumentative claims. Uses 'Clash of the Condiments' to explore author's tone and 'Birdology' to examine evidence-based claims.