Reading Comprehension

A series of lessons focused on analyzing key chapters of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963', with a specific focus on plot development, theme, and author's craft.

A collection of ELA practice materials designed to prepare students for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) format through diverse literary analysis tasks.

A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.

A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.

A 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.

A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.

A collection of lessons and practice materials designed to prepare middle school students for ELA MCAS assessments, focusing on high-priority standards like central idea, evidence, and comparison.

A comprehensive ELA unit for 8th grade students comparing Byron Graves' novel 'Rez Ball' with its film adaptation. The unit uses a 'Basketball Playbook' theme to explore character development, plot structure, and the consequences of fame and choice.

A series of mini-lessons exploring literary elements through the lens of a 'Word Lab', focusing on how precise word choices function like chemical ingredients to build atmosphere and character.

A comprehensive 6-week 8th-grade ELL curriculum split between Book 1 and 'Rodrick Rules'. Students explore narrative voice and a full suite of literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, satire, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, and oxymoron) through visual literacy and intensive vocabulary building.

A comprehensive unit exploring the myths of Prometheus and Odysseus, focusing on character traits, epic journeys, and foundational Greek mythology vocabulary.

A two-block introductory unit for Elie Wiesel's 'Night' designed for students with ADHD and SLD, focusing on character introduction, historical context, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust through movement and tactile activities.

A comprehensive writing and animation production unit designed for high-functioning autistic students, focusing on character design, studio styles, and thematic analysis. Students explore the worlds of Blue Sky Studios and Warner Bros. while developing informative and creative writing skills.

A 5-day project-based learning unit where students analyze themes of oppression and manipulation in 'Persepolis' and create their own graphic novel panels based on a chosen global parallel. Students will explore how visual storytelling can be a form of protest and compare modern narratives to traditional themes of resistance.

A comprehensive unit on S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders', focusing on plot, characterization, conflict, and the divide between Greasers and Socs, with scaffolds designed for special education students.

A multi-day 8th-grade ELA unit exploring the concept of borders, boundaries, and belonging through modern poetry and historical documents related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

A focused exploration of literary adaptations, specifically looking at how graphic novels are translated into cinema, focusing on Persepolis.

A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.

A comprehensive unit exploring the themes of displacement, survival, and hope through the three parallel stories in Alan Gratz's novel 'Refugee'.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the elements of narrative, starting with character construction and moving toward deep literary analysis.

A series of lessons focused on analyzing key chapters of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963', with a specific focus on plot development, theme, and author's craft.

A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.

A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.

A 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.

A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.

A collection of lessons and practice materials designed to prepare middle school students for ELA MCAS assessments, focusing on high-priority standards like central idea, evidence, and comparison.

A series of independent ELA worksheets designed for an 8th-grade student with a learning disability. The sequence focuses on comprehension, context clues, and distinguishing fact from opinion through engaging topics like the science of makeup, historical fiction about strong women, and mythology.

A comprehensive ELA unit for 8th grade students comparing Byron Graves' novel 'Rez Ball' with its film adaptation. The unit uses a 'Basketball Playbook' theme to explore character development, plot structure, and the consequences of fame and choice.

A series of mini-lessons exploring literary elements through the lens of a 'Word Lab', focusing on how precise word choices function like chemical ingredients to build atmosphere and character.

A comprehensive 6-week 8th-grade ELL curriculum split between Book 1 and 'Rodrick Rules'. Students explore narrative voice and a full suite of literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, satire, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, and oxymoron) through visual literacy and intensive vocabulary building.

A series of ELA reteach modules designed to master complex literary standards, including retelling and structural analysis.

A comprehensive unit exploring the myths of Prometheus and Odysseus, focusing on character traits, epic journeys, and foundational Greek mythology vocabulary.

A two-block introductory unit for Elie Wiesel's 'Night' designed for students with ADHD and SLD, focusing on character introduction, historical context, and the psychological impact of the Holocaust through movement and tactile activities.

A comprehensive writing and animation production unit designed for high-functioning autistic students, focusing on character design, studio styles, and thematic analysis. Students explore the worlds of Blue Sky Studios and Warner Bros. while developing informative and creative writing skills.

A 5-day project-based learning unit where students analyze themes of oppression and manipulation in 'Persepolis' and create their own graphic novel panels based on a chosen global parallel. Students will explore how visual storytelling can be a form of protest and compare modern narratives to traditional themes of resistance.

A multi-day 8th-grade ELA unit exploring the concept of borders, boundaries, and belonging through modern poetry and historical documents related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

A focused exploration of literary adaptations, specifically looking at how graphic novels are translated into cinema, focusing on Persepolis.

A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the elements of narrative, starting with character construction and moving toward deep literary analysis.

A comprehensive set of worksheets and answer keys for the final chapters of Linda Sue Park's 'A Long Walk to Water', focusing on Salva's journey to leadership and America, and the transformation of Nya's village through the arrival of water.

An 8th-grade ELA sequence focused on the mastery of determining central ideas and writing objective summaries in nonfiction. Students move from distinguishing topics to distilling complex texts into concise, neutral summaries across various genres.

A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.

A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.

A journey through the pivotal conflicts and cultural shifts of early America, from the folk traditions of Merry Mount to the revolutionary sparks in Boston Harbor.

A comprehensive ELA test prep program designed for 25-minute sessions, targeting Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) standards for 8th Grade Reading Informational Text and Language.

A collection of ELA practice materials designed to prepare students for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) format through diverse literary analysis tasks.

A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.

A comprehensive 5-day unit designed to take students from analyzing mentor texts to drafting and polishing their own persuasive essays. The unit uses a professional 'Editorial Office' theme to engage students as 'Lead Editors' of their own arguments.

A comprehensive lesson sequence focused on RI.8.2, exploring the central ideas of animal numeracy as pre-reading for 'Gut Math'. Students engage with vocabulary, a digital quiz bee, and collaborative data analysis.

A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.

A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.

A collection of lessons and practice materials designed to prepare middle school students for ELA MCAS assessments, focusing on high-priority standards like central idea, evidence, and comparison.

A series of independent ELA worksheets designed for an 8th-grade student with a learning disability. The sequence focuses on comprehension, context clues, and distinguishing fact from opinion through engaging topics like the science of makeup, historical fiction about strong women, and mythology.

A comprehensive 6-week 8th-grade ELL curriculum split between Book 1 and 'Rodrick Rules'. Students explore narrative voice and a full suite of literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, satire, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, and oxymoron) through visual literacy and intensive vocabulary building.

A comprehensive media literacy unit for grades 7-9 that examines how language and visuals are used to influence public opinion through historical and modern propaganda.

A multi-day 8th-grade ELA unit exploring the concept of borders, boundaries, and belonging through modern poetry and historical documents related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.

Une série de ressources pour organiser et promouvoir une table ronde sur la littérature romance pour adolescents, incluant programme, guide de discussion et supports de communication.

A comprehensive set of worksheets and answer keys for the final chapters of Linda Sue Park's 'A Long Walk to Water', focusing on Salva's journey to leadership and America, and the transformation of Nya's village through the arrival of water.

A comprehensive test prep series for 8th Grade ELA MCAS, focusing on multiple-choice strategies and passage analysis through an investigative lens.

A comprehensive unit on Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game," focusing on character analysis, tactical decision-making, and the ethics of warfare through the lens of a young protagonist.

A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.

A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.

A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.

A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.

A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.

A collection of lessons and practice materials designed to prepare middle school students for ELA MCAS assessments, focusing on high-priority standards like central idea, evidence, and comparison.

A comprehensive ELA unit for 8th grade students comparing Byron Graves' novel 'Rez Ball' with its film adaptation. The unit uses a 'Basketball Playbook' theme to explore character development, plot structure, and the consequences of fame and choice.

A comprehensive 6-week 8th-grade ELL curriculum split between Book 1 and 'Rodrick Rules'. Students explore narrative voice and a full suite of literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, satire, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, and oxymoron) through visual literacy and intensive vocabulary building.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.

A comprehensive unit exploring the myths of Prometheus and Odysseus, focusing on character traits, epic journeys, and foundational Greek mythology vocabulary.

A comprehensive writing and animation production unit designed for high-functioning autistic students, focusing on character design, studio styles, and thematic analysis. Students explore the worlds of Blue Sky Studios and Warner Bros. while developing informative and creative writing skills.

A 5-day project-based learning unit where students analyze themes of oppression and manipulation in 'Persepolis' and create their own graphic novel panels based on a chosen global parallel. Students will explore how visual storytelling can be a form of protest and compare modern narratives to traditional themes of resistance.

A comprehensive unit on S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders', focusing on plot, characterization, conflict, and the divide between Greasers and Socs, with scaffolds designed for special education students.

A multi-day 8th-grade ELA unit exploring the concept of borders, boundaries, and belonging through modern poetry and historical documents related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

A focused exploration of literary adaptations, specifically looking at how graphic novels are translated into cinema, focusing on Persepolis.

A comprehensive unit focused on mastering argumentative writing through the lens of the flat earth vs. round earth debate, emphasizing evidence-based reasoning and rebuttal techniques.

A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.

Une série de ressources pour organiser et promouvoir une table ronde sur la littérature romance pour adolescents, incluant programme, guide de discussion et supports de communication.

A comprehensive unit exploring the themes of displacement, survival, and hope through the three parallel stories in Alan Gratz's novel 'Refugee'.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the elements of narrative, starting with character construction and moving toward deep literary analysis.

A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.

A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.

A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.

A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.

A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.

A collection of lessons and practice materials designed to prepare middle school students for ELA MCAS assessments, focusing on high-priority standards like central idea, evidence, and comparison.

A series of mini-lessons exploring literary elements through the lens of a 'Word Lab', focusing on how precise word choices function like chemical ingredients to build atmosphere and character.

A comprehensive 6-week 8th-grade ELL curriculum split between Book 1 and 'Rodrick Rules'. Students explore narrative voice and a full suite of literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, satire, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, and oxymoron) through visual literacy and intensive vocabulary building.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.

A comprehensive media literacy unit for grades 7-9 that examines how language and visuals are used to influence public opinion through historical and modern propaganda.

A 5-day project-based learning unit where students analyze themes of oppression and manipulation in 'Persepolis' and create their own graphic novel panels based on a chosen global parallel. Students will explore how visual storytelling can be a form of protest and compare modern narratives to traditional themes of resistance.

A middle school media literacy unit that turns students into 'Propaganda Detectives.' Students learn to identify persuasive techniques and logical fallacies in modern media, culminating in a creative project to redesign famous ads with 'honest' messaging.

A multi-day 8th-grade ELA unit exploring the concept of borders, boundaries, and belonging through modern poetry and historical documents related to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

A focused exploration of literary adaptations, specifically looking at how graphic novels are translated into cinema, focusing on Persepolis.

A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.

A collection of lessons focused on advanced literary analysis and writing techniques, including authorial tone and argument structure.

Une série de ressources pour organiser et promouvoir une table ronde sur la littérature romance pour adolescents, incluant programme, guide de discussion et supports de communication.

A comprehensive set of worksheets and answer keys for the final chapters of Linda Sue Park's 'A Long Walk to Water', focusing on Salva's journey to leadership and America, and the transformation of Nya's village through the arrival of water.

A comprehensive test prep series for 8th Grade ELA MCAS, focusing on multiple-choice strategies and passage analysis through an investigative lens.

A project-based learning unit designed to help middle school students analyze their past MCAS ELA performance, deconstruct scoring rubrics, and create a personalized strategy playbook for upcoming assessments. Students move from 'investigating' their scores to 'rebooting' their responses and 'finalizing' their test-taking toolkit.

A comprehensive unit on figurative language set in the whimsical world of a Cosmic Carnival, covering nine key literary devices through interactive slides, a QR code scavenger hunt, and a rigorous mastery assessment.

A comprehensive ELA test prep program designed for 25-minute sessions, targeting Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) standards for 8th Grade Reading Informational Text and Language.

A comprehensive 9-week study of Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', focusing on argumentative writing through textual evidence and narrative expansion. The sequence utilizes graphic organizers, visual scaffolding, and increased opportunities to respond to deepen student engagement with the surrealist text.

A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.

A 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.

A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.

A collection of lessons and practice materials designed to prepare middle school students for ELA MCAS assessments, focusing on high-priority standards like central idea, evidence, and comparison.

A series of independent ELA worksheets designed for an 8th-grade student with a learning disability. The sequence focuses on comprehension, context clues, and distinguishing fact from opinion through engaging topics like the science of makeup, historical fiction about strong women, and mythology.

A comprehensive English Language Arts unit that uses a mystery-investigation theme to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students act as detectives to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and present their final case.

A comprehensive unit exploring the myths of Prometheus and Odysseus, focusing on character traits, epic journeys, and foundational Greek mythology vocabulary.

A multi-tiered ELA practice sequence designed to master OSAS-style short response questions across a range of informational and literary standards.

A project-based learning unit designed to help middle school students analyze their past MCAS ELA performance, deconstruct scoring rubrics, and create a personalized strategy playbook for upcoming assessments. Students move from 'investigating' their scores to 'rebooting' their responses and 'finalizing' their test-taking toolkit.

A comprehensive year-long intervention sequence for 8th-grade literacy, focusing on STAR 360 and OSAS benchmark skills. The sequence follows a 3-day weekly instructional cycle (Instruction, Practice, Application) to supplement 2 days of choice reading.

A comprehensive multi-day unit on drawing conclusions and making inferences using a detective-themed 'investigation' approach. Students learn to combine text evidence with background knowledge to solve 'cases' in both fiction and non-fiction texts.