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 set of materials for teaching author's purpose through animal and seasonal themes, including sorting activities and anchor charts.

A three-day exploration of chapters 4-6 of Zero Tolerance, focusing on character evolution, the escalation of conflict, and high-stakes vocabulary. Students analyze Sierra's plight through the lens of school bureaucracy and moral complexity.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the identification of themes in literature, moving from basic recognition to distinguishing themes from plot details and subjective opinions.

A 5-day unit focused on character analysis, where students act as 'Story Detectives' to uncover traits, motivations, and the impact of character actions on plot and point of view.

A writing unit where students act as 'Break Detectives'. It begins with descriptive sentence writing and culminates in a formal three-paragraph report about their summer missions.

A comprehensive unit for 'Flipped' by Wendelin Van Draanen, exploring the evolving perspectives of Bryce Loski and Juli Baker as they navigate family secrets, social pressure, and personal growth.

A celebratory series of activities leading up to Mother's Day, focusing on expressing appreciation and developing creative writing skills through a magazine-style project.