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Three full-length CAASPP ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) practice tests for Grade 8, used to build English learners' confidence across all four language domains ahead of the real ELPAC.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alexander Hamilton (Founding Father/statesman)
A 27-chapter novel study unit for Marian Hale's 'Dark Water Rising,' providing comprehension worksheets, vocabulary/spelling practice, historical reference material, exit quizzes, writing prompts, and summative assessment for a full-book unit.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Albert Einstein (physicist)
A comprehensive 207-page novel study unit for the novel 'Wildfire' by Rodman Philbrick, covering comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, figurative language, and summative assessment across the whole book.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)
A novel-in-verse book study unit for the poetry collection Gone Fishing, covering comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing across the whole book.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Abraham Lincoln (U.S. president)
A novel-in-verse book study unit for the poetry collection Gone Camping, covering comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing across the whole book.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alexander the Great (military/political leader)
Have students turn articles from a classroom news magazine/periodical into a group-presented news broadcast, practicing the 5 Ws, oral presentation, and cross-curricular (reading, writing, social studies, speaking & listening) skills.
Guides students through independent biographical research on John Coltrane and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Coltrane’s most legendary musical moments and compositions, analyzing Coltrane’s legacy and influence over modern music, conclusion, and works…
An interactive-notebook unit teaching narrative writing structure (exposition and the seven plot elements) through comprehension questions, story-map templates, and guided drafting.
Guides students through independent biographical research on John F. Kennedy and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Kennedy’s achievements while president, analyzing Kennedy’s historical legacy, conclusion, and works cited page).
Large (232-page) independently authored novel study unit for Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, covering all 29 chapters with comprehension, vocabulary, exit quizzes, writing prompts, and a summative test for grades 5-7.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alexander Graham Bell (inventor)
Guide students through a multi-week project comparing a novel to its film adaptation, culminating in a Common Core-aligned compare-and-contrast essay.
A scaffolded packet guiding students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay on a significant historical figure from Ohio.
A comprehensive 220-page novel study unit for 'Bridge to Terabithia' covering reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, figurative language, and writing across 13 chapter-based lessons for grades 4-6.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Benjamin Franklin (statesman/publisher/inventor)
A large (580-page) novel study unit for 'Hour of the Bees' by Lindsay Eagar, covering comprehension, assessment, vocabulary, writing, and spelling for grades 5-7.
A scaffolded research organizer and 5-paragraph essay assignment guiding students through researching and writing about the life and philosophical legacy of Karl Marx.
A blank research-report template packet that scaffolds elementary/middle school students through researching and writing a report on the Westward Expansion period.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Bill Gates (businessman/computer scientist)