A comprehensive literacy intervention sequence featuring two volumes of Hi-Lo short stories. Each anthology focuses on mastering figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, symbolism) and identifying central themes through high-interest, accessible narratives.

A reading and comprehension sequence centered on the legendary pirate Monkey D. Luffy, exploring his origins, his crew, and his pursuit of the One Piece. Students develop decoding, fluency, and critical thinking skills through the lens of popular manga.

A comprehensive unit designed for self-paced student research and essay drafting. Students learn to navigate the digital landscape, evaluate sources, and build a structured research paper using a guided 'investigator' theme.

A 7-day end-of-year ELA expedition for middle schoolers, focusing on reflection, character analysis, persuasive pitches, and vocabulary through a vintage travel journal aesthetic.

A three-day introductory unit on inferencing for 6th grade, using a detective theme to help students master the "Equation of Inference": Clues + Schema = Meaning. Students analyze short, punchy 2-3 sentence stories to uncover hidden details about characters, settings, and plots.

A comprehensive novel unit for 'Bud, Not Buddy' exploring the Great Depression, the Jazz Age, and the search for family. Students analyze historical context alongside Bud Caldwell's journey across Michigan.

A comprehensive ELA exam preparation sequence focused on 7th grade NYS standards, covering poetry analysis, complex essay structures, and literary analysis of 'In the Time of the Butterflies'.

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.