A teacher's answer key providing suggested responses for the 'Dirt Discovery' and 'Dirt Picture Path' worksheets, including sensory examples and metaphorical interpretations.

A social-emotional learning (SEL) reflection sheet for 'Dirt' by Kwame Dawes, prompting students to connect themes of resilience, ancestry, and self-worth to their own lives.

A modified reading comprehension worksheet for Kwame Dawes' 'Dirt,' using visual icons, multiple-choice questions with simplified options, and a creative drawing space for students with lower reading levels.

A standard reading comprehension worksheet for Kwame Dawes' poem 'Dirt,' featuring sensory imagery tables, metaphor graphic organizers, and open-ended analysis questions.

A visually engaging slide deck designed to introduce students to Kwame Dawes' poem 'Dirt,' focusing on sensory imagery, literal vs. metaphorical meanings, and key biographical information about the poet.

A student-facing handout containing a reading passage on the transition to a four-day school week and a TSIA2-style writing prompt addressing the trade-offs involved.

A graphic organizer designed to help students plan a 5-paragraph persuasive essay on the four-day school week debate, featuring specific sections for a thesis and counter-argument.