A specialized sequence for 7th-grade students focusing on using graphic organizers as scaffolds for pre-writing. Students move from analyzing existing structures to planning and drafting their own expository texts using visual tools.
A unit on essential writing and grammar skills, focusing on sentence structure and cohesion through verbs and transition words.
A 5-day persuasive writing unit themed as 'Opinion Ops,' where students act as secret agents building a case for or against school uniforms or cell phones in school. Includes graphic organizers, daily worksheets, and a comprehensive grading rubric.
A two-week unit exploring the Hero's Journey monomyth, using Simone Biles as a modern anchor and culminating in a creative mapping project and traditional exam.
A collection of diverse instructional units designed to build both literary analysis skills and practical life knowledge, preparing students for complex texts and real-world challenges.
A comprehensive writing program for grades 3-12 focused on sentence and paragraph composition across six different genres, culminating in exam preparation and final assessments. The curriculum balances grammar foundations with creative and formal writing structures.
A unit exploring environmental responsibility and school-based sustainability efforts through reading, sequencing, and critical thinking.
A comprehensive exploration of the Theseus and Minotaur myth, covering historical origins, narrative structure, and character archetypes.
A literary analysis unit focusing on how structure and perspective shape the theme of resilience across poetry and short stories.
A week-long exploration of literary elements using fables, myths, and realistic fiction. Students act as 'Story Architects' to deconstruct plot, character, theme, and setting.
A vocabulary-building journey where students master academic language by framing word acquisition as magical alchemy and linguistic experimentation.
A four-day investigative unit focused on citing textual evidence and making inferences across various genres, including short stories, non-fiction, and poetry. Students act as 'Evidence Detectives' to solve literary and factual mysteries while engaging in collaborative discussions.