A comprehensive 7th-grade ELA sequence exploring the etymology and historical contexts of idioms and adages, from Shakespeare and Greek mythology to nautical history and global cultures.
A series of high-rigor reading and writing lessons designed to prepare middle school students for state-level standardized 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 5-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.
A comprehensive Grade 6 ELA MCAS preparation sequence designed to build stamina and familiarity with standardized testing formats through high-quality passages and standards-aligned questions.
A collection of mystery-themed reading lessons for different grade levels, focusing on building inference skills and identifying central themes through narrative storytelling.
A collection of lessons and practice materials designed to prepare middle school students for ELA MCAS assessments, focusing on high-priority standards like central idea, evidence, and comparison.
A retro, synthwave-inspired grammar unit for middle school resource room students. Students navigate the 'Upside Down' of parts of speech using themes of mystery, 80s nostalgia, and teamwork.
A focused preparation sequence for the 7th Grade Massachusetts MCAS ELA exam, specifically targeting the narrative response category.
A comprehensive preparation unit for the 7th Grade MCAS English Language Arts test, specifically targeting the narrative response essay.