This sequence teaches 6th-grade students to master the passive voice in formal reporting. Students move beyond basic grammar to understand the strategic use of passive voice in science, journalism, and process writing.
A comprehensive sequence of lessons designed to guide students through the entire process of writing a persuasive argumentative essay, from the initial launch (introduction) to the final landing (conclusion).
A comprehensive lesson sequence focused on RI.8.2, exploring the central ideas of animal numeracy as pre-reading for 'Gut Math'. Students engage with vocabulary, a digital quiz bee, and collaborative data analysis.
A masterclass in STAAR writing for grades 6-7, focusing on the Revision and Editing components of the RLA assessment through engaging, practical application.
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 4-week literature unit for Katherine Applegate's 'Crenshaw', featuring vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, and writing prompts to explore themes of resilience and imagination.
A 10-day immersion into narrative writing for upper elementary students, focusing on craft, structure, and grammar conventions.
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 comprehensive ELA unit designed to bridge accessibility and academic rigor. Students engage with informational, fictional, and poetic texts at various readability levels while mastering 6th-grade Massachusetts ELA analytical standards.