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 lesson sequence focused on RI.8.2, exploring the central ideas of animal numeracy as pre-reading for 'Gut Math'. Students engage with vocabulary, a digital quiz bee, and collaborative data analysis.
A masterclass in STAAR writing for grades 6-7, focusing on the Revision and Editing components of the RLA assessment through engaging, practical application.
A three-day literacy sequence for 3rd grade students focused on analyzing and comparing two nature-themed poems. Students will explore poetic devices, imagery, and themes through close reading and multiple-choice assessment.
A comprehensive literacy intervention sequence for high school TESOL students (Lessons 16-25) focused on morphology, academic vocabulary, systematic decoding, and vowel mastery.
A comprehensive 5th Grade ELA IAR preparation series focusing on informational texts, evidence-based responses, and narrative writing tasks.
A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized assessments.
A comprehensive English II lesson focusing on the synthesis of poetic and informational texts through the lens of technology's impact on society. Students analyze literary devices, text structures, and shared themes to prepare for EOC-style assessments.
A series of lessons focused on mastering high-frequency academic action verbs like explain, compare, and justify to help students succeed in academic tasks and assessments.
A 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.
A 3-day intensive deep dive into the core skills of STAAR English I, focusing on Fiction, Informational, and Argumentative genres through the lens of 'The Architect's Blueprint.' Students analyze how authors construct meaning and apply those structures to their own writing.