A 25-day comprehensive unit for StudySync Grade 6 that explores the theme of courage and resilience through isolated reading and writing tracks, aligned to ELA TEKS.

A comparative study of British and American literary traditions, focusing on contrasting themes of class, history, and the Gothic versus individualism, the frontier, and the search for a new identity.

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 series of literacy lessons where students act as detectives to solve language and reading mysteries, including vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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'.