A comprehensive 7th-grade unit that approaches subject-verb agreement through the lens of professional editing and proofreading. Students move from systematic checklist creation to high-stakes simulations and peer-led workshops.
A collection of vocabulary-focused lessons for five influential memoirs often studied in middle school. Each lesson covers the first four chapters of the book, providing definitions and context-based practice.
A comprehensive vocabulary and idiom study sequence covering the first four chapters of five diverse memoirs: Born a Crime, Red Scarf Girl, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, The Distance Between Us, and I Will Always Write Back. This unit focuses on character development, cultural context, and figurative language.
A comprehensive book study on S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders' designed for HSED adult students in a correctional setting. This unit focuses on character development, social dynamics, and critical reading skills while maintaining high-interest engagement.
A series of ELD lessons focused on academic language and complex sentence structures through the lens of adventure and exploration.
A reading comprehension unit focused on mystery stories across multiple grade levels, targeting skills in inferencing, explicit details, context clues, and identifying main ideas.
A deep dive into common Greek and Latin roots to help students decode complex vocabulary and improve reading comprehension through etymological analysis.
A 3-day intensive small-group sequence focused on NC Standard RL 7.2 (Theme and Objective Summary). Designed for 7th-grade special education students, this unit provides heavy scaffolding through SWBST frames, graphic organizers, and EOG-style multiple choice practice using fables, Gary Soto's 'Seventh Grade', and original realistic fiction.
A 5-day writing unit where students explore their multiple intelligences and future aspirations through the structure of a personal essay. Students master the mechanics of hooks, background building, and thesis construction to create a professional self-portrait.
A literary exploration of survival stories and the bonds between animals and humans, centered on 'The Incredible Journey'. This unit emphasizes literary analysis through collaborative discussion and role-based inquiry.
A comprehensive look at the diverse wildlife found in Bedford, Massachusetts, focusing on reading comprehension through animal biographies at multiple levels.
A 12-lesson unit utilizing drama and enactment techniques to deepen reading comprehension, themed around Kuwaiti heritage, global travel, healthy lifestyles, and environmental science for grades 3-8. Focused on skills in action across Before, During, and After reading phases.
A unit on essential writing and grammar skills, focusing on sentence structure and cohesion through verbs and transition words.
A 5-day persuasive writing unit themed as 'Opinion Ops,' where students act as secret agents building a case for or against school uniforms or cell phones in school. Includes graphic organizers, daily worksheets, and a comprehensive grading rubric.
A two-week unit exploring the Hero's Journey monomyth, using Simone Biles as a modern anchor and culminating in a creative mapping project and traditional exam.
A collection of diverse instructional units designed to build both literary analysis skills and practical life knowledge, preparing students for complex texts and real-world challenges.
A 5-day mastery unit for RI.8.2 using a Content Creator Studio theme. Students learn to determine central ideas, analyze their development, and write objective summaries through the lens of digital media production.
A comprehensive writing program for grades 3-12 focused on sentence and paragraph composition across six different genres, culminating in exam preparation and final assessments. The curriculum balances grammar foundations with creative and formal writing structures.
A unit exploring environmental responsibility and school-based sustainability efforts through reading, sequencing, and critical thinking.
A comprehensive exploration of the Theseus and Minotaur myth, covering historical origins, narrative structure, and character archetypes.
A literary analysis unit focusing on how structure and perspective shape the theme of resilience across poetry and short stories.