A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students focusing on the structural mechanics of an introductory paragraph using the inverted pyramid model. Students master hooks, bridges, and thesis statements through a workshop approach.
A focused study of the climactic hurricane chapter in Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', exploring themes of resilience, divine power, and sacrificial love.
A comprehensive summer program sequence for 7th grade IEP students focusing on reading comprehension (main idea, WH-questions, sequencing, summarizing) and writing (sentence structure, punctuation) through animal facts, life skills, and engaging stories.
A high-interest exploration of the Monomyth using modern and classic media, culminating in a creative mapping project for The Goonies.
A comprehensive unit for the novel 'Save Me A Seat', specifically designed for Grade 5 ELL students. This unit focuses on Tier 2 vocabulary, differentiated reading responses with scaffolded sentence starters, and deep exploration of themes like assumptions, friendship, and cultural identity.
A series of literacy lessons using a gaming aesthetic to engage students in foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
A sequence designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students who struggle with ADHD and language organization, focusing on building paragraphs through structured, visual scaffolding.
A comprehensive collection of scaffolded writing resources designed for RSP students to master opinion writing across various support levels, specifically tailored for end-of-year progress reports.
An intensive test-prep sequence designed to help 4th-grade students master Reading Literature, Reading Informational Text, and Language standards before the End-of-Grade assessment.
A multi-disciplinary sequence for 4th-grade students focusing on North Carolina's history, geography, and science through rigorous reading comprehension.
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 spring-themed grammar lessons focusing on parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and adjectives) for early elementary students.
A series of lessons focused on complex vowel patterns, starting with the diphthongs 'ou' and 'ow' through a nature-themed exploration.
A comprehensive system for tracking student growth in evidence-based reading and writing, designed for students reading below grade level (Grades 2-4). This set includes weekly tasks, daily exit tickets, monthly assessments, and student-facing data trackers to satisfy professional evaluation requirements.
A comprehensive phonics sequence covering complex letter sounds including digraphs and glued/welded sounds through visual play and detective-themed activities.
A comprehensive three-day exploration of Julia Alvarez's 'Before We Were Free', focusing on the historical context of the Dominican Republic, the psychological impact of living under a dictatorship, and the evolution of Anita's voice. Students engage with vocabulary, close reading analysis, and creative journaling to deepen their understanding of freedom and sacrifice.
A sequence of lessons for 7th graders exploring the thematic depths and literary techniques of Kafka's The Metamorphosis, focusing on conflict, Gothic elements, and structured evidence-based writing.