Word Lab Grammar

A comprehensive 5-day DBQ writing unit for 6th-grade ELA students in Tempe, AZ. Students analyze the innovative irrigation canals of the ancient Hohokam people to write an evidence-based historical argument.

A comprehensive literary circle kit designed to guide middle and high school students through the deep analysis of dystopian novels, focusing on character choices, immersive world-building, societal warnings, and thematic motifs.

A printable single-page document containing two identical, clean half-sheet exit tickets labeled 'Specimen Clearance Forms'. Designed to assess individual student understanding of parts of speech before leaving class.

A five-lesson literary analysis and SAT prep sequence based on Rob Buyea's 'Because of Mr. Terupt'. Students practice textual evidence analysis and vocabulary-in-context skills through character-driven writing prompts.

An advanced phonics and morphology lesson focusing on the 'sound-shifter' spelling patterns (ti, ci, tu, ture). Students analyze multi-syllable word breakdowns, master morphograph suffixes, and apply decoding strategies to complex text.

A two-page student-facing worksheet where 'Word Chemists' sort 16 linguistic specimens into their correct classification boxes and synthesize custom sentences following complex grammatical formulas.

A comprehensive three-part unit on Shakespeare's Othello, exploring Iago's psychological manipulation, the green-eyed monster of jealousy, and the tragic collapse of Othello. This unit integrates slide presentations, printable close-reading worksheets, graphic organizers, and a rigorous final assessment and rubric pack.

A comprehensive study of Judith Ortiz Cofer's short story 'American History,' analyzing the intersections of personal grief, prejudice, and the shattered promise of the American Dream on the day of President Kennedy's assassination.

A rigorous 6th-grade ELA unit focusing on CCSS RL.6.1 and RL.6.2. Students analyze character mindset, dialogue, and setting details to determine central themes and write complete CER responses for 'The Roller Coaster' and 'The Ravine'.

A comprehensive Wilson Step 7.1 lesson focusing on the soft c (/s/) and soft g (/j/) sounds. This bundle includes teacher-led introduction slides, student dictation and reading worksheets, and an engaging printable board game with word cards.

A comprehensive novel study sequence for 'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman, featuring chunked chapter summaries, simplified vocabulary glossaries of dystopian terminology, slide decks, and low-stakes comprehension cards designed with accessibility in mind.

A comprehensive lesson focusing on Dan Harmon's Story Circle as applied to character-driven narratives, specifically analyzing Greenwood's journey of Self Pity vs. Self Acceptance. Includes interactive slide instruction, an active-learning student analysis worksheet, and a teacher discussion guide.