A lesson connecting historical American literature to modern media through the lens of rhetorical devices, specifically scaffolded for Special Education support. Students will identify enduring themes and persuasive techniques across different eras.
A comprehensive system for tracking whole-class progress across foundational phonics skills, focusing on mastery dates and percentage scores.
A week-long exploration comparing The Great Gatsby and The Crucible, specifically designed to engage students with varying attendance and energy levels through scaffolded activities and a structured writing process.
Students will learn to identify and use definition, restatement, synonym, and antonym context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary in 6th-grade level texts.
A comprehensive unit assessment for 3rd-4th grade students covering fairy tale elements, sequencing, and literary analysis using classic stories like The Gingerbread Man, Puss in Boots, and Beauty and the Beast.
A lesson focused on the transition from thesis statements to body paragraphs through the creation of effective topic sentences.
A celebration of student writing and creativity, featuring an invitation for parents and a set of classroom decorations to transform the space into a 'Literary Cafe'.
A collection of decodable mini-books and instructional support focused on CVC words and digraphs within a high-interest cars and trucks theme.
A set of resources designed to help Kindergarten students master the CKLA Tricky Words through visual recognition and practice.
Mastering the common 'h' digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh) through investigative activities designed for home or classroom use. Includes sound identification, word sorting, and reading comprehension.
A lesson focused on analyzing informational text about dental hygiene, specifically targeting the ability to distinguish between central ideas and supporting details at a 9th-grade level.
A lesson exploring the interview between Jason Reynolds and Trevor Noah, focusing on the connection between hip hop, literacy, and personal identity. Students will analyze how Reynolds' background influenced his path to becoming an author and the importance of finding one's 'voice' through words.
A focused exploration of Chapter 18 of Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', examining the catastrophic hurricane as a catalyst for themes of divine power, human resilience, and sacrificial love.
A lesson focused on the 'thesis bridge'—the critical link between evidence and a central claim. Students analyze character development and themes across texts to draft, organize, and refine high-quality informative essays aligned with 9th-grade standards.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders on navigating Destiny Discover to search for library books. Students will learn how to use keywords, check book availability, and locate call numbers.
This lesson focuses on Dr. Sampson Davis's journey and his argument for medical reform in Newark. Students will analyze how the interview's structure develops the central idea that education and social responsibility can heal a community.