An English I lesson exploring Natasha Trethewey's poem 'At Dusk,' focusing on theme, figurative language, and poetic structure through STAAR-aligned analysis.
A comprehensive literary research unit designed to guide students through a structural and character analysis of classic and regional fairy tales. Students assume the role of folklore investigators, tracking standard tropes, character motivations, helper archetypes, and plot designs, culminating in an analytical presentation.
A complete introductory lesson for high school library students (grades 9-12). It guides students through checkout procedures, the TLC online catalog, and Beanstack reading tracker using a collaborative arcade-style theme.
A sleek, highly visual, student-facing quick-reference guide and bookmark sheet. Provides clear, step-by-step login instructions for the TLC catalog, Beanstack tracking, and key checkout rules.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade ELA curriculum and classroom-based progress monitoring system for Quarter 1, bridging targeted instruction in phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and narrative writing with rubrics, trackers, and assessment tools.
A high-energy, 60-minute speaking-focused lesson designed to maximize Student Talking Time (STT) to 80-90% for A1-A2 learners. Includes a structured progression from guided listening/repetition to free-flowing peer interviews and reflections.
A collaborative printable scavenger hunt worksheet for groups of high schoolers. Students decode call numbers, search the TLC online catalog, locate items physically, and test-log on Beanstack.
A comprehensive teacher training lesson package containing a CLT-focused lesson plan, student-facing worksheets, and teacher training observation tools for teaching Account Reconciliation at the A2 level.
A gorgeous retro-arcade styled presentation that guides high schoolers through checkout policies, catalog searches on TLC, and tracking reading with Beanstack. It contains visual cues, clear rules, and a fun review quiz.
A highly visual instructional lesson teaching upper elementary students paragraph structure using an architectural metaphor. Students learn to draft topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences as foundation, walls, and roof.
A detailed teacher lesson plan and pacing guide for the 'Shelves Unlocked' library orientation lesson, featuring a comprehensive 3-page guide covering both the 45-minute collaborative workshop and the 4-part asynchronous track.
A series of high-interest, age-appropriate CVC decodable stories designed specifically for older struggling readers (6th grade intervention). Each story features a sophisticated, mature spy/detective or technical theme, styled as a 'Confidential Dossier' or 'Field Log,' complete with a dedicated oral reading fluency tracker and text-dependent comprehension questions.
An intensive, 8-station after-class workout sheet featuring 16 high-impact prompts across 8 diverse topics. Designed for 10+ minutes of continuous, low-pressure pair practice with timed targets and vocabulary support.
