This inquiry-based sequence explores how character development reveals an author's theme. Students track a protagonist's journey through conflicts and choices to formulate and debate universal truths.
A comprehensive unit introduction for Senior English focusing on the intersection of identity, time, and untapped potential using the Doctor Who episode 'Blink' as a foundational text.
A one-week ELA unit exploring Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through folktales and biographies. Students develop skills in main idea, vocabulary, theme, and narrative writing through the lens of AAPI heroes and legends.
A series of opinion writing lessons that use narrative and informational texts to teach students how to construct structured 6-sentence paragraphs using the TEXEXT format.
A comprehensive 8-week book club unit for Elizabeth George Speare's 'The Sign of the Beaver', focusing on survival, cultural bridge-building, and character growth. Each week covers three chapters with dedicated group roles and comprehension tasks.
A 6-part book club unit for 'My Side of the Mountain' by Jean Craighead George, focusing on survival skills, character development, and nature connection. Each section includes discussion roles, deep-dive prompts, and character tracking.
A series of activities designed to help 1st grade students master long vowel teams through fluently reading and scooping phrases within sentences. The sequence focuses on building decoding skills and reading prosody simultaneously.
A series of lessons focused on developing strong referencing skills, using textual evidence to support claims about characters, setting, and plot.
A gentle introduction to Kafka's classic story, adapted for early readers with simplified language and engaging visuals.
A modernization of Shakespeare's Hamlet set in an elite private boarding school, Elsinore Academy, designed for 9th-grade readers with high vocabulary support.