An updated teacher guide including expanded answer keys for the new rigorous MCQs and scoring criteria for the second, more difficult Short Constructed Response. Includes instructional tips for challenging advanced learners.

A partner discussion guide and listening tracker designed to facilitate peer analysis of figurative language and character motivation. Students record their own findings and summarize their partner's insights, meeting the listening and speaking requirements.

An instructional slide deck covering TEKS 6A, 6B, and 6C. It connects the themes of Romeo and Juliet to the provided short story, analyzes character motivation and figurative language, and sets up the partner discussion activity.

An expanded worksheet for "The Bridge at Boundary Creek" featuring six EOC-style multiple-choice questions (including advanced rigor items) and two Short Constructed Response prompts. The second SCR focuses on high-level analysis of resolution and author's craft.

Advanced answer key and rationales for the EOC Edit Lab practice, focusing on sophisticated grammar concepts like dangling modifiers and indefinite pronouns.