A teacher-facing annotation guide for the 'Maya's Big Splash' story. It highlights and categorizes the setting, characters, problem, attempts to resolve, and the final solution within the text, including a summary analysis for instructional use.

A teacher-facing scoring guide for the writing prompts. Includes the prompt text, a 2-point rubric for character change, and a 4-point rubric for identifying the story's central message. Aligned with NYS ELA standards.

A student-facing writing prompt document with two tasks: a short response about character change and an extended response about the story's central message. Includes structured writing lines and a student self-assessment checklist. Revised to focus on theme analysis and fix formatting.

A teacher-facing answer key for the 'Maya's Big Splash' comprehension worksheet. Revised to include full answer text, improve table legibility, and ensure the entire key fits on a single page.

A student-facing worksheet featuring a narrative passage called 'Maya's Big Splash' and six multiple-choice comprehension questions modeled after the NYS ELA test format. The story explores the theme of overcoming fear and determination. Revised to fit passage on one page and improve page breaks for questions.

Combined assessment and exit ticket for Lesson 1, updated to ensure all student content fits on page one and all teacher content fits on page two. Features a print-friendly design and rubric.

Student worksheet for Lesson 1, updated to ensure all content fits on a single page. Includes vocabulary, matching, and short response areas with optimized spacing. Character counts in fill-in-the-blanks corrected.

Comprehensive teacher guide and script for Lesson 1, updated to fix page breaks and ensure consistent facilitation labeling. Covers timing, alignment, and specific prompts.

Introductory slide deck for Grade 9 information literacy, focusing on distinguishing between different types of information resources within the ecosystem. Updated for better student prompts and visual clarity.

A visual guide of student-friendly 'I Can' statements and formal teacher objectives for a lesson on character development in 'Wonder'. Designed with the lesson's space theme to be displayed on the board or included in a teacher's portfolio. Revised for better 1-page fit and improved contrast for the teacher section.

A scaffolded exit ticket for students to reflect on Auggie's character development. Includes a thematic 'Mission Success' design and a sentence starter to support writing. Revised for 1-page printing with two tickets per sheet.

A character development graphic organizer focused on Auggie's growth during his first month at Beecher Prep. Includes scaffolding like sentence starters and clear sections for 'The Launch' (start of school) and 'Steady Orbit' (end of September). Revised to fix page breaks and improve writing areas.