A comparative literature sequence for 7th grade students exploring how universal themes are expressed across different genres and cultures, from folklore to modern multimedia.
A comprehensive, year-long academic vocabulary system mapping 32 critical Greek and Latin roots across 16 bi-weekly cycles (covering 160 class sessions), designed specifically to build NYS Regents reading comprehension and decoding autonomy.
A complete lesson exploring identity, expectations, and self-acceptance through the character of Lenny from Shark Tale. Students analyze Lenny's traits and conflict, engage in guided discussion, and compose a creative story about staying true to oneself.
A creative story writing template that guides students to write their own story inspired by Lenny's journey, focusing on a character hiding a secret trait or passion that goes against family expectations.
A 3-week foundational reading and vocabulary unit for 7th-grade intervention. Students master dictionary reference tools, high-leverage affixes, and root words while developing evidence-based reading analysis skills.
Students apply their compiled affix knowledge in a neologism design lab and demonstrate cumulative mastery using a comprehensive unit rubric.
A student character analysis worksheet exploring Lenny's traits, his relationship with his father, and the contrast between his shark nature and dolphin disguise. Includes quote analysis and reflective prompts.
A comprehensive, year-long 30-minute intervention curriculum designed to close the 7th-grade reading achievement gap. It blends systemic academic vocabulary acquisition, structured context clue strategies, and rigorous informational text navigation.
